Interpreters and Translators Salary in Iowa
Ranked #47 of 47 · IA
25.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,350 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $48,150
Employment 560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,330P25 $40,450 Median $48,150P75 $53,620P90 $67,290
About 80% of interpreters and translatorss in Iowa earn between $34,330 and $67,290. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean interpreters and translators salary in Iowa is $49,350, about 25.6% below the U.S. average ($66,360). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $55,400 | $55,750 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $52,000 | $51,740 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $49,420 | $48,780 | 80 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $48,360 | $44,890 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,200 | $48,290 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $47,880 | $50,230 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $47,070 | $51,560 | 70 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $34,780 | $41,460 | 40 |