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How much do interpreting services jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for interpreting services in the United States is $24.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does an interpreter get paid?

Interpreter salaries vary depending on experience, location, and setting, but the median hourly wage in the United States is around $25 to $30. Freelance interpreters may charge higher rates, often between $50 and $150 per hour, especially for specialized or in-demand languages. Certification and proficiency in specific fields can also influence pay rates.

What is the highest paying interpreter job?

The highest paying interpreter jobs are often in specialized fields such as medical, legal, or conference interpreting, with court or legal interpreters and medical interpreters typically earning the highest wages. These roles often require certification, advanced language skills, and experience, and they may involve working in high-stakes environments or for government agencies, which can increase earning potential.

What is the difference between Interpreting Services vs Translators?

AspectInterpreting ServicesTranslators
CredentialsOften require certification like CI or CTRequire translation certifications or degrees
Work EnvironmentLive settings, conferences, meetingsWritten documents, texts, digital content
Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, legal, business meetingsUsed in publishing, technical manuals, websites
Search & ComparisonOften compared for language services in real-time communicationCompared for document translation needs

Interpreting Services involve real-time spoken language conversion, typically in live settings, requiring specific certifications. Translators work with written content, focusing on translating texts and documents. Both roles are essential in language services but serve different communication needs.

How much do interpreters make?

Interpreting services professionals in North Carolina typically earn between $20 and $35 per hour, depending on experience, language pair, and setting. Certified interpreters or those with specialized skills may command higher rates, especially for legal, medical, or technical interpreting jobs.

Are interpreters still in demand?

Interpreting services remain in demand across various sectors such as healthcare, legal, and government, driven by increasing globalization and diverse populations. Skilled interpreters with certification and proficiency in multiple languages are especially sought after for in-person and remote assignments. The profession often requires strong communication skills and familiarity with industry-specific terminology.
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Infographic showing various Interpreting Services job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,191 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Coordinator, Interpreting Services

Coordinator, Interpreting Services

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD

$72K - $78K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
AS980P
Job Title
Coordinator, Interpreting Services
Pay Rate
$72,000 - $78,000 Annually
Position Type
Administrative
Position Summary
Position Summary:
This position provides coordination of all interpreting services and other related support services for Deaf and hard of hearing students, using varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace. This position will also serve as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter to facilitate communication with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals at the College. This position requires being on call in order to respond to cancellations and adjustments that may be required for interpreting assignments. This position supports enrollment, retention, and completion initiatives of the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and assign/schedule interpreters.
2. Manage coordination of interpreting services including staff interpreters, PTVS interpreters, and agency interpreters.
3. Provide on call, after-hours coordination duties, for which flex hours will be provided.
4. Conduct client needs assessment to match clients with appropriate interpreters.
5. Perform high level, complex, and technical interpreting for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals using American Sign Language or another sign language-based system such as Signed English, Transliteration, and/or Visual Gestural Communication.
6. Interpret set classes and/or provide substitute interpreting each semester. The number of classes that can be interpreted will vary each semester and be determined in consultation with the Disability Access Services (DAS) Director.
7. Provide assigned interpreting services as needed during College closures when classes continue.
8. Provide transcription services for Deaf and hard of hearing students in classrooms or remotely, using C-Print transcription, as needed and with applicable training provided.
9. Support faculty with Deaf or hard of hearing students with captioning for pre-recorded class materials, captioning for Structured Remote/Hybrid/Online course content, or voice-over interpretation for signed videos, as needed and with applicable training provided.
10. Serve as a resource to faculty and staff regarding learning needs of Deaf and hard of hearing students.
11. Develop and present workshops or training sessions for faculty, staff, students, and other College partners.
12. Manage tracking and monitoring of all College interpreting.
13. Develop and recommend protocols related to interpreting services being solicited, provided, canceled, terminated, or substituted.
14. Manage department budget in consultation with DAS Director.
15. Support various enrollment, retention, and completion initiatives of the College.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Completion of a post-secondary Interpreter Preparation/Training Program
3. Five (5) years of interpreting experience
4. National certification recognized by the Registry of the Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
5. Demonstration of interpreting skills proficient for interpreting at the post-secondary level (assessed at interview)
Desired Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in ASL Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, Special Education, or related field
2. Previous experience coordinating the provision of interpreting services
3. Previous supervisory experience
4. Experience successfully working with difficult or demanding customers in a high-stress setting
5. Experience in an educational environment
6. Working knowledge of and demonstrated adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct
Work Schedule
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Telework Eligible?
Yes
Essential Personnel?
No
Posting Detail Information
Job Posted Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
For Best Consideration
05/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.
For best consideration, applications should be received by May 26, 2026. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.
A full list of FCC benefits can be found here: https://benefitguides.psafinancial.com/view/563817862/
FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more!
Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging for students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.