Interpreters and Translators pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,480 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in Fargo earn between $46,970 and $63,170.
- $40K10th
- $47K25th
- $48KMedian
- $63K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,230 | $4,686 | $27.03 |
| Median | $48,190 | $4,016 | $23.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,970 | $3,914 | $22.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,170 | $5,264 | $30.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in Fargo earn 7% more than the North Dakota average ($52,380) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $56,230 | $48,190 | $39,660 | $82,480 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $52,380 | $48,190 | $39,650 | $73,030 | 130 |
| United States | $66,360 | $60,170 | $37,070 | $103,660 | 52,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Interpreters and Translators salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $56,230, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $47,361 a year, or $3,947 a month and $1,822 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $47,361 | $3,947 |
| Working in MN | $45,061 | $3,755 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for interpreters and translators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $56,230 buys what about $61,879 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$56,230
- Grand Forks$52,160
Highest-paying cities for interpreters and translators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,650).
- San Jose, CA$93,650
- Washington, DC$93,460
- Santa Maria, CA$92,880
- New York, NY$91,110
- San Francisco, CA$90,940
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Interpreters and Translators salary in Fargo: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in Fargo?
$27.03 an hour on average, and $23.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the interpreters and translators take-home pay in Fargo?
About $47,361 a year ($3,947 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,230.
Do interpreters and translators earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,360).
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; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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