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Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$55,750
- Cedar Rapids$51,740
- Davenport$51,560
- Sioux City$48,780
- Waterloo$44,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $55,750 | $55,400 | $47,830 | $45,468 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $51,740 | $52,000 | $41,510 | $42,399 | 89 |
| Davenport | $51,560 | $47,070 | $44,960 | $42,261 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $48,780 | $49,420 | $40,890 | $40,133 | 86 |
| Waterloo | $44,890 | $48,360 | $38,080 | $37,155 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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