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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical interpreters in the United States is $33.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $39.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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 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.

What qualifications do you need to be a medical interpreter?

Medical interpreters typically need fluency in at least two languages, often demonstrated through language proficiency tests. Many employers require certification from organizations such as the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), along with knowledge of medical terminology and ethics. A high school diploma or equivalent is usually required, and some roles may prefer or require additional training or experience in healthcare settings.
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Infographic showing various Medical Interpreters job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,410 per year, or $33.9 per hour.

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Yale New Haven Health

New Haven, CT • On-site

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 232 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

305th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
This position reports to the Manager of Language Services and receives operational coordination and direction from the Manager of Language Services or the Assistant Manager of Language Services. Position provides accurate and complete, interpretation of medical information between providers and patients. Candidates adhere to the standards of practice and code of ethics of medical Interpreting.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
  • 1. Facilitates and encourages direct communication between patient and provider by being a conduit and not the focus of communication.
    • 1.1 Displays equal sensitivity to patient and caregiver concerns, interpreting all comments between the two parties
  • 2. Assists with operational functions of Interpreter Program.
    • 2.1 Documents interpreter encounter(s) accurately and in a timely manner in EPIC.
  • 3. Professional development:
    • 3.1 Completes the YNHH Interpreter Certification Program within 1 year on employment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION


High School diploma required. Associate degree with a concentration in language, communication or an allied medical field preferred.


EXPERIENCE


Minimum of one year of medical interpreting required. Experience in a healthcare/hospital setting preferred. Experience in handling a variety of customers at all socio-economic levels. Ability to enter and retrieve data from EMR systems, i.e. Epic, Meditech


LICENSURE


YNHH Interpreter Certification Program required within 1 year of employmentNational Certification of Medical Interpreters required within 18 months of employment. National certification required for Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese and Korean. Not required for other languages


SPECIAL SKILLS


Must be fluent in a foreign language and English both verbal and written. Proven ability to work as a part of a team and to work with limited supervision. Completes the accurate entry of data in both Epic and the Language Services System. Basic knowledge of medical vocabulary in at least two languages.


PHYSICAL DEMAND


Hearing sufficient to understand and interface effectively between two or more parties in a medical interview who speak different spoken languages. Sitting 10-20% of the day, Standing or ambulating 80% of the day, Able to move quickly through a large, multi-floored complex with many buildings Visual acuity sufficient to read printed matter. May require travel to different YNHH facilities to include satellite offices.


YNHHS Requisition ID
186152Qualifications:

EDUCATION


High School diploma required. Associate degree with a concentration in language, communication or an allied medical field preferred.


EXPERIENCE


Minimum of one year of medical interpreting required. Experience in a healthcare/hospital setting preferred. Experience in handling a variety of customers at all socio-economic levels. Ability to enter and retrieve data from EMR systems, i.e. Epic, Meditech


LICENSURE


YNHH Interpreter Certification Program required within 1 year of employmentNational Certification of Medical Interpreters required within 18 months of employment. National certification required for Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Arabic, Vietnamese and Korean. Not required for other languages


SPECIAL SKILLS


Must be fluent in a foreign language and English both verbal and written. Proven ability to work as a part of a team and to work with limited supervision. Completes the accurate entry of data in both Epic and the Language Services System. Basic knowledge of medical vocabulary in at least two languages.


PHYSICAL DEMAND


Hearing sufficient to understand and interface effectively between two or more parties in a medical interview who speak different spoken languages. Sitting 10-20% of the day, Standing or ambulating 80% of the day, Able to move quickly through a large, multi-floored complex with many buildings Visual acuity sufficient to read printed matter. May require travel to different YNHH facilities to include satellite offices.


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