The median annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $65,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,260.
Pay spans roughly $45,190 at the 10th percentile to $72,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.34 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as interpreters and translators in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $65,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.34 |
| 10th percentile | $45,190 |
| 90th percentile | $72,690 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.