Interpreters and Translators Salary in Iowa
Interpreters and Translators in Iowa earn a median of $48,150 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,330; the top 10% earn over $67,290. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,590 median in Iowa
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$63,540 median in Iowa
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Interpreters and Translators pay in Iowa
How much do interpreters and translators make in Iowa?
The median is $48,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,330 and the top 10% earn over $67,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 47 (−20% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.