ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Medical Interpreters Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsMedical Interpreters JobsMedical Interpreters Jobs in Florida

Medical Interpreters information

See Florida salary details

$12

$25

$32

How much do medical interpreters jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical interpreters in Florida is $25.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Medical Interpreters vs Medical Translators?

AspectMedical InterpretersMedical Translators
CredentialsCertification (e.g., CMI, NRMI), language proficiency testsTranslation certifications, language proficiency
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare settings, in-person or real-time interpretationDocuments, manuals, reports, written materials
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, hospitals, clinicsMedical publishing, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations

Medical interpreters focus on real-time spoken communication in healthcare settings, requiring certification and language proficiency for in-person or live interpretation. Medical translators work with written medical documents, translating texts and reports. Both roles are essential in healthcare but serve different communication needs.

How much do you get paid as a medical interpreter?

Medical interpreters typically earn between $20 and $35 per hour, depending on experience, certification, and location. Some may work as freelancers or through agencies, which can affect pay rates and scheduling flexibility.

Is there a demand for medical interpreters?

Medical interpreters are in high demand due to the growing need for language services in healthcare settings, especially as patient populations become more diverse. Employment opportunities are expected to increase as hospitals and clinics seek qualified interpreters with language skills and certification to improve patient care and comply with legal requirements.

What qualifications do you need to be a medical interpreter?

Medical interpreters typically need fluency in at least two languages and often require certification such as the Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI). Strong communication skills, cultural competence, and knowledge of medical terminology are also important qualifications for the role.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Medical Interpreters jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Medical Interpreters job openings:

Medical Interpreters jobs near you
Infographic showing various Medical Interpreters job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,617 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

ASL Medical InPerson Interpreter

AMN Healthcare Language Services

Brooksville, FL

Contractor

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

ASL Medical InPerson Interpreter (Brooksville, FL)

Language Desired: American Sign Language

Summary
The InPerson Interpreter (IPI) will facilitate on-site communication for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (HOH) community members and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of medical settings. We combine proven technology with qualified interpreters, to allow interpreter scheduling through our AMN InPerson Interpreting (IPI) App. This freelance position is flexible and an opportunity to expand your interpreting business, with access to many sessions per day via the AMN IPI App.
As the InPerson Interpreting boutique provider of the United States, our purpose is to provide superior on-site language access by qualified InPerson Interpreters, driven to serve local healthcare facilities nationwide. Driven by “Empowering face-to-face, multilingual communication”, we are seeking professional and diverse, culturally competent, and credentialed medical InPerson Interpreters to join our skillful team to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and their patients, regardless of language or cultural barrier.
InPerson Interpreter Responsibilities
  • Provide effective onsite interpreting service for consumers.
  • Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for shifts.
  • Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
  • Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context (i.e., hospitals, courts, schools, etc.).
  • Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences as it relates to medical procedures.
  • Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
ASL Interpreter Minimum Qualifications
  • National certification at or above NAD level 4, RID CSC, CI/CT, CDI, NIC or BEI Advanced.
  • Extensive knowledge of the NAD/RID Code of Professional Conduct and Deaf Culture ethics and standards of practice.
  • Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as other state and federal laws applied to medical interpreting.
  • HIPAA Training for Business Associates certificate (completed within the last year)
  • State licensed where applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
  • ASL/English fluency, and bilingual/bicultural competency.
  • Degree or certifications in ASL interpreting practices.
  • Minimum 2 years of in-person ASL interpreting experience within a medical setting, preferred.
  • Proven national medical interpreter certification (CCHI or NBCMI), or medical interpreter training diploma (i.e.: Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, any 40-hour nationally accredited medical interpreter training course), preferred but not required.
Benefits
  • Join a team of professional medical interpreters working as independent contractors with AMN Healthcare Language Services.
  • Ability to provide on-site interpreting services at top-notch healthcare facilities in your area.
  • Exclusive and complimentary access to our InPerson Interpreting app, which connects you to medical facilities that have contracts with AMN.
  • Convenient and on-the-go business management features: Scheduling, check-in, check-out, session feedback and pay functions.
  • Bimonthly paychecks via direct deposit.
  • Flexibility to ‘Accept’ or ‘Decline’ jobs as deem necessary.
  • Support available 24/7 via our Client Success Team (CST).
Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the US and have reliable transportation.
Position: W-9 Independent Contractor (1099)
Job Type: Freelance
This job description is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position, and it is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
AMN Healthcare Language Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Apply