Interpreters and Translators Salary in North Dakota

Interpreters and translators in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $56,230 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($52,160), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interpreters and translators average at $52,380 and the median at $48,190 for 130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,360.

Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$56,230
Grand Forks$52,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$56,230	$48,190	$46,970	$47,361	91
Grand Forks	$52,160	$47,800	$40,910	$44,091	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Dakota

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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