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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for lao translator 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.

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A Lao Translator converts written or spoken content between Lao and another language, ensuring accuracy, cultural relevance, and clarity. They may work in various fields such as business, legal, medical, or technical translation. Lao Translators must have strong language skills, cultural knowledge, and sometimes subject matter expertise. Their work helps facilitate communication for businesses, governments, and individuals who need materials translated between Lao and other languages.

What are the common challenges Lao Translators face in their daily work, and how can they be managed?

One of the main challenges for Lao Translators is accurately conveying cultural context, idioms, and nuanced meanings from Lao into another language or vice versa. It is common to encounter materials with region-specific references or technical jargon that require additional research or consultation with subject matter experts. Managing tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and consistency can also be demanding. To address these challenges, translators often rely on strong research skills, continuous learning, collaboration with colleagues, and the use of advanced translation tools to ensure high-quality outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Lao Translator position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Lao Translator, you need fluency in both Lao and the target language (often English), strong written and verbal communication abilities, and experience with translation best practices. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, terminology databases, and relevant language certifications is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability are important soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate, contextually appropriate translations and help maintain the integrity of the original message across languages.

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Onsite Interpreter - Wisconsin

Prisma International, Inc.

Green Bay, WI • Remote

Contractor

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Prisma International is actively recruiting experienced/qualified, professional Interpreters located in WISCONSIN to join our team as Independent Contractors. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you will be supporting Prisma International’s state government client with onsite (in person) interpretation assignments,

ONSITE Interpreters needed for interpretation between English and the following languages:

SPANISH, plus Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cantonese, Chin, Croatian, Czech, Dari, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Hindi, Hungarian, Ilocano, Italian, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Kurdish (Kurmanji), Lao, Mandarin, Marshallese, Mixteco Bajo, Ojibwe, Oromo, Persian, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Potawatomi, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wolof and Yoruba.

If you are a professional onsite interpreter in Wisconsin who meets all requirements and supports a language not listed above, feel free to apply.

Ideal Candidates shall be able to provide:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers
  • Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
  • Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
  • Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.
  • Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
  • Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
  • Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
  • Experience in interpreting for different types of State agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
  • Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
  • Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older
  • Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
  • Must reside in the state of WISCONSIN
  • Full fluency in English and the target language
  • Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
    • American Translation Association (ATA)
    • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

DESIRED SKILLS:

Experience working with Wisconsin state agencies such as the Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), etc. Professional appearance, polite demeanor and punctual,

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a state background check.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.