How much does an interpreter and translator make in Iowa?
$48,150a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in Iowa. That is $23.15 an hour or $4,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.15
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,330Median: $48,150Highest 10%: $67,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,330 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| Median | $48,150 | $23.15 | |
| 75th | $53,620 | $25.78 | |
| 90th | $67,290 | $32.35 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $55,400 |
| Omaha, NE | $53,960 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $52,000 |
| Sioux City, IA | $49,420 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $47,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interpreter and translators.
| 37. Florida | $48,930 |
| 38. Louisiana | $48,420 |
| 39. North Dakota | $48,190 |
| 40. Iowa | $48,150 |
| 41. Indiana | $48,140 |
| 42. Kansas | $47,950 |
| 43. Montana | $47,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.15 ($48,150 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $48,150 against $60,170 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Iowa rank for interpreter and translator pay?
Iowa ranks 40 of 47 states.
Which city in Iowa pays interpreter and translators the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $55,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.