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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for burmese telephone interpreter in the United States is $25.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Burmese telephone interpreter?

A Burmese Telephone Interpreter facilitates real-time communication between Burmese and English speakers over the phone. They listen to one language, interpret its meaning accurately, and convey it in the other language. This role is commonly needed in healthcare, legal, and customer service settings. Interpreters must have strong language skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to remain neutral while conveying messages accurately.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Burmese telephone interpreter?

To thrive as a Burmese Telephone Interpreter, you must be fluent in both Burmese and English, possess strong listening and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to accurately convey meaning between both languages. Familiarity with telephonic interpreting platforms, remote conferencing tools, and industry-recognized interpreter certifications such as CCHI or ATA are often required. Outstanding customer service, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure accurate, confidential, and effective communication between parties who speak different languages, which is crucial in medical, legal, or business contexts.

What challenges do Burmese telephone interpreters face during remote calls, and how can they overcome them?

Burmese Telephone Interpreters may encounter challenges such as technical difficulties, background noise, limited access to visual cues, or the need to quickly switch between specialized vocabularies in different fields. Overcoming these issues often involves maintaining a clear and neutral communication style, staying updated on professional terminology, and proactively clarifying for accuracy when needed. Many interpreters also set up a dedicated quiet workspace and continually improve their technical skills with interpreting platforms. Employers often provide training and support to help interpreters address these common obstacles. Adapting to these challenges helps ensure clear and effective communication for all parties involved.

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Infographic showing various Burmese Telephone Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,349 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Project-Based Interpreter/Translator - Arabic

YWCA TULSA INC

Tulsa, OK

$30 - $42/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Project-Based Interpreter/Translator PT *Oklahoma Residents Only*

Description

YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, community education, and immigration legal services. A multicultural and multilingual staff provides services with first-language proficiency in American Sign Language, Arabic, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Hmong, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Urdu, and Zomi.

Position Description:

This project-based position is responsible for performing interpretation and translation assignments for YWCA staff and clients. Projects include interpretation and translation services across a broad range of fields such as social services, healthcare, education, and legal services. The ability to provide On-Site, VRI, and OPI is required. This position requires high standards of professional conduct. The functions performed by interpreters and translators require them to act faithfully, independently, impartially, and with full respect for the duty of confidentiality.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide interpretation and translation services on a project basis for YWCA and contracted clients such as other nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and businesses on schedule.

Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between English and the target language during meetings, appointments, and other interactions.

Provide interpretation and translation services in a professional and timely manner.

Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation and translation protocol.

Provide clear and accurate renditions with no additions or omissions.

Honor outlined ethical codes to act faithfully, independently, and impartially and ensure sensitive and confidential information remains secure and protected.

Employ good customer service and clear enunciation, pronunciation, pleasant and professional voice as well as polite forms of expression.

Always maintain a professional demeanor throughout the assignment.

Provide clarification and cultural brokering using excellent judgment and skill.

Disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest that could impact objectivity.

Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.

Submit translations to appropriate management for review as needed. Review the translation accuracy/proofread translations for other translators.

Communicate regularly and promptly with YWCA staff on the acceptance, cancellation, or modification of any job assignments.

Working Conditions:

This is a part-time project-based position with flexible hours from 0 to 29 hours per week. The schedule may include night and or weekend work.

The role may require occasional travel to different locations within the service area. Some assignments may be conducted remotely via phone or video conferencing.

The noise level in the work environment varies from low to moderate.

Hearing, as in listening to normal conversations, including one-on-one conversations, discussions in meetings, and/or telephone conversations, and answering phones for the organization includes 2/3 of the time in hearing.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); and Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, are required.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience in a healthcare, legal, or community services setting.

Certification in a nationally recognized 40-hour interpretation program or its equivalent is preferred. Training will be provided.

Language Proficiency: Native or near-native proficiency in both English and the target language.

Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the limited English proficient client

Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy

Ability to concentrate and to stay detached from the conversation, always remaining neutral and objective and following the client's instructions closely

Ability to explain idiomatic expressions and cultural nuances to avoid miscommunication

Must live in Oklahoma or be willing to relocate within 3 weeks.

** Applicants may be required to complete a language test as part of the application process. **

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