Interpreters and Translators Salary in Minnesota

Interpreters and translators in Minnesota earn the most in St. Cloud (average $76,460 a year) and the least in Rochester ($71,080), across the 3 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interpreters and translators average at $71,800 and the median at $66,410 for 1,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,360.

Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Minnesota

St. Cloud$76,460
Minneapolis$72,840
Rochester$71,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
St. Cloud	$76,460	$69,190	$61,800	$58,944	88
Minneapolis	$72,840	$68,980	$64,280	$56,643	105
Rochester	$71,080	$64,820	$64,820	$55,525	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Interpreters and Translators salary in other states

Interpreters and Translators salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

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.
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.

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