Interpreters and Translators pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,590 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in Grand Forks earn between $40,910 and $61,870.
- $39K10th
- $41K25th
- $48KMedian
- $62K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,160 | $4,347 | $25.08 |
| Median | $47,800 | $3,983 | $22.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,910 | $3,409 | $19.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,870 | $5,156 | $29.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in Grand Forks earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($52,380) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $52,160 | $47,800 | $39,370 | $71,590 | n/a |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $52,160, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $44,091 a year, or $3,674 a month and $1,696 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, 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 | $44,091 | $3,674 |
| Working in MN | $42,067 | $3,506 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for interpreters and translators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $52,160 buys what about $60,187 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($56,230).
- 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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in Grand Forks?
$25.08 an hour on average, and $22.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the interpreters and translators take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $44,091 a year ($3,674 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,160.
Do interpreters and translators earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.0%.
- 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).
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