Interpreters and Translators pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for interpreters and translators is $23.15 an hour ($48,150 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($60,170). Iowa ranks 40th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interpreters and translators in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.51 | $34,330 |
| 25% of workers | $19.45 | $40,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.15 | $48,150 |
| 75% of workers | $25.78 | $53,620 |
| 90% of workers | $32.35 | $67,290 |
Interpreters and Translators pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $55,400 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids | $52,000 | 40 |
| Sioux City | $49,420 | 80 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $48,360 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $47,070 | 70 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for interpreters and translators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,000 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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