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Interpreting clinical trial data and providing medical insights to inform decision-making and guide clinical development strategies. * Building relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators ...

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How much do medical interpreters jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical interpreters in Kansas is $30.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.93 and $35.58 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.
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Infographic showing various Medical Interpreters job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,795 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Bilingual Medical Interpreter

Swope Health

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Swope Health rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

As a Bilingual Medical Interpreter, you will conduct medical and general interpreting between patients and medical professionals by listening and orally translating information into a patient's native language in layman's terms. Our medical interpreters improve understanding and compliance at each step the patient takes through their healthcare journey. If you have a passion for helping others, this is the role for you. Must be able to speak Spanish and English.

Successful Candidate will have: 

  • High School Education/GED 
  • Associates degree preferred
  • Possess a certification as a Medical Interpreter
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English and Spanish fluently.

About Swope Health

Swope Health, the Kansas City region’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, has provided comprehensive primary care, dental care and mental health services in the Greater Kansas City area for more than 56 years.

Recognized as a patient-centered medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, our commitment to an integrated model of healthcare aligns with our mission to improve community health and wellness through accessible, quality, comprehensive patient care.

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and The Joint Commission, we served nearly 56,000 patients in 2025 at 24 locations throughout the area, including Kansas City, Belton, Independence, North Kansas City, Hickman Mills, and Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties in Kansas. Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community.

As a Swope Health Associate you will be expected to help deliver on the Swope Health Promise of “We Make Care Visible”.

You will do this by V.I.S.I.B.L.E

  • Valuing every person
  • Impacting communities
  • Serving with professionalism
  • Inspiring Innovation
  • Believing that healthcare is a basic human right
  • Leading with accountability and praise
  • Empowering Excellence

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