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How much do community interpreter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for community interpreter in Minnesota is $62,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $67,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a community interpreter?

Community interpreters are professionals who facilitate communication between individuals who do not share a common language, often within community settings such as schools, hospitals, government offices, and social services. Their role is to ensure that all parties can understand each other clearly and accurately, bridging linguistic and cultural gaps. Community interpreters are impartial, maintain confidentiality, and help ensure equal access to services for non-native speakers or those with limited English proficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community interpreter?

To thrive as a Community Interpreter, you need strong bilingual proficiency, cultural competence, and a solid understanding of interpreting ethics, often supported by a relevant certification or training. Familiarity with interpretation protocols, remote interpreting platforms, and terminology in fields like healthcare, legal, or social services is typically required. Exceptional listening skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to remain impartial are crucial soft skills for success. These skills and qualities ensure accurate communication, build trust, and help bridge language gaps in diverse community settings.

How do community interpreters typically handle situations where they are unfamiliar with a specific cultural nuance or regional dialect during assignments?

Community interpreters often encounter diverse dialects and cultural nuances in their work. When faced with unfamiliar language variations, interpreters rely on active listening, clarification techniques, and may consult with clients or colleagues to ensure accurate understanding. Many organizations provide ongoing training and encourage interpreters to continuously expand their cultural and linguistic knowledge. Building strong communication with clients and using professional resources helps interpreters maintain accuracy and trust in sensitive or challenging situations.

What is the difference between Community Interpreter vs Medical Interpreter?

AspectCommunity InterpreterMedical Interpreter
CredentialsOften requires certification such as CCHI or NBCMITypically requires medical interpreting certification and healthcare-specific training
Work EnvironmentCommunity settings, schools, social servicesHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryNonprofit organizations, government agencies, schoolsHospitals, healthcare providers, clinics
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in community services, social workFocusing on healthcare communication, patient care

Community Interpreters and Medical Interpreters both facilitate communication between speakers of different languages. While Community Interpreters work in diverse settings like social services and education, Medical Interpreters specialize in healthcare environments. Certifications such as CCHI or NBCMI are common for both, but Medical Interpreters often require healthcare-specific training. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and interests.

How much does a community interpreter get paid?

Community interpreters typically earn between $15 and $30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of assignments. Many work as independent contractors or part-time employees, and certifications such as the Certified Medical Interpreter can influence pay rates.

How to become a community interpreter?

To become a community interpreter, individuals typically need fluency in at least two languages and may pursue certification through organizations like the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters or the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters. Gaining experience through training programs and understanding cultural nuances are also important for effective communication in community settings.

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Infographic showing various Community Interpreter job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,702 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Sign Language Interpreter, Special Education

Intermediate School District 917

Rosemount, MN • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time, Contractor

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Sign Language Interpreter
Date Posted:
6/30/2026
Location:
Hastings High School, Hastings MN
Date Available:
08/26/2026
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
POSITION OPENING
Date Posted: June 30, 2026
Position Title: Sign Language Interpreter, Special Education
Assignment Location: Hastings High School in Hasting, MN, to support the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Hours per Day: 7.25
Schedule: 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM ., Monday through Friday, following school calendar as assigned
Anticipated Start Date: August 26, 2026
Starting At: Salary dependent on degree, certification, and experience as indicated in the Interpreters Contract
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the supervision of the program's assistant director/principal, a sign language interpreter provides students who are deaf and hard of hearing with sign language interpreting services in elementary and/or secondary settings in school districts' locations within Dakota County. As part of a team environment, Interpreters work to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, and other staff by maintaining confidentiality within the team and supporting communication between team members. One may provide in-service training to teachers, students and other consumers, and use one's general knowledge of classroom subject matters, materials, and media, standard district rules, regulations and policies, child and language development, and knowledge of assistive listening devices and Deaf and hard of hearing cultures to provide the optimal access to interpreted messages. The sign language interpreter role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide students who are deaf and hard of hearing with sign language interpreting services in elementary and/or secondary settings in local school districts' locations within Dakota County.
  • Follow program direction as provided by the program supervisor; meet to prepare for assignments and ensure effective interpreting and transliterating services.
  • Adapt physical conditions to optimized students' visual access to interpreted message in instructional settings.
  • Prepare for interpreter duties by studying subject matter, meeting with teachers and instructors and practicing related sign vocabulary.
  • Adhere to the code of conduct for educational interpreters.
  • Become aware of students' language and skill levels, ensuring appropriate interpreting techniques; review and facilitate students' individualized education plans as appropriate.
  • Performs classroom assistance, tutoring and supervision of students when not performing interpreting duties.
  • Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.
  • Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, assistants, and other program/school staff in order to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
  • Participate in program assignments, training/in-service as determined by the special education supervisor, in accordance to the contract.
  • Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Demonstrated skill and certification in expressive and receptive sign language interpreting. NAD/ACCI, EIPA or RID certification preferred. Provisional Certificate required.
  2. Experience interpreting or transliterating, with experience interpreting or transliterating in an educational setting preferred.
  3. Ability to work as a team player, accept a variety of interpreting assignments at different locations when assigned, and support the development of student consumers' language, communication, self-advocacy, and other developmental needs in collaboration with other educational team members
  4. Willingness and ability to work with students receiving special education services.
  5. Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, parents, and the community through the building and maintaining of collaborative and positive relationships.
  6. Basic computer and email skills. Proficient in core educational subject areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Ability to handle up to 25 pounds of exerted force.
  2. Frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and repetitive motions, sitting, and reaching with hands and arms.
  3. Occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, and lifting.
  4. Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
  5. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
  6. Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
  7. Locations are generally moderately noisy.

DISTRICT PROFILE:
Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and/or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff. The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites. Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two locations, one co-located in DCTC in Rosemount and one in West St. Paul. At ISD 917, we belong to each other, and no one is invisible.
Mission (= Our Core Purpose)
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Vision (= What We Intend to Create)
Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.
Core Values (= Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
  • Collaboration: Working together to achieve more collectively.
  • Empathy: Considering and respecting the perspective and needs of member districts, students, families and staff.
  • Innovation: Ongoing improvement of programs and services.
  • Stewardship: Managing financial and human resources carefully and responsibly.
  • Communication: Multi-dimensional, transparent conversation focused on sharing information and creating a positive learning and working environment.
  • Integrity: Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs.
  • Personalization: Building on the strengths and addressing the unique needs of individual students.
  • Equity: Intentionally providing opportunities while removing barriers at all levels of the organization.
  • Diversity: Appreciating and valuing everyone's unique selves.

Strategic Directions (= Focus of Our Improvement Efforts)
  • Increase student achievement and engagement
  • Support and lead staff through continuous improvement
  • Deepen engagement of stakeholders through quality, equitable communication practices
  • Increase social-emotional learning and skills for students and staff
  • Increase support for ALL through inclusive practices

Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer
Attachment(s):
  • 2024-2026 - Interpreters Contract

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