Interpreters and Translators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Iowa
Interpreters and Translators in Iowa earn a median salary of $49,884 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.1% vs the national median of $59,440. An estimated 550 interpreters and translators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $34,780 to $65,180 depending on location.
$49,884
Avg median salary in Iowa
$65,180
Highest paying metro
$34,780
Lowest paying metro
550
Employed in Iowa
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Interpreters and Translators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $65,180 | $50,910 | $68,030 | 150 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,230 | $49,990 | $66,190 | 30 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $49,120 | $39,780 | $50,560 | 80 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,360 | $38,080 | $48,360 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa | $46,960 | $43,660 | $51,340 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa | $45,630 | $45,630 | $46,810 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $44,810 | $43,920 | $51,070 | 70 |
| Southwest Iowa | $34,780 | $34,170 | $45,880 | 40 |