Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in North Dakota
$48,190
Median annual
$23.17
Median hourly
$52,380
Mean annual
130
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in North Dakota was $48,190 in May 2025, with an average of $52,380. About 130 people work in this occupation there.
That is 20% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in North Dakota (median $52,480), translators earn 8% less.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $39,650, while the top 10% earned more than $73,030. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,650 | $19.06 |
| 25th | $47,270 | $22.73 |
| Median | $48,190 | $23.17 |
| 75th | $56,570 | $27.20 |
| 90th | $73,030 | $35.11 |
Metro areas in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $48,190 | 70 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $47,800 | — |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.