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How much do norwegian language jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for norwegian language in Texas is $54,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,900.00 and $59,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Norwegian language?

A Norwegian Language job involves using Norwegian for communication, translation, customer support, teaching, or other professional tasks. These roles are common in industries such as customer service, content localization, translation, and international business. Employers often seek candidates who are fluent in Norwegian and may require proficiency in English or other languages. Positions can be remote or on-site, depending on the employer's needs.

What are the main day-to-day responsibilities in a Norwegian language position?

As a Norwegian Language specialist, your daily tasks may include translating documents, interpreting conversations, localizing digital content, and proofreading materials for linguistic and cultural accuracy. You might also assist with language instruction, develop training resources, or collaborate with international teams to facilitate communication. Depending on the employer, you could be working independently or as part of a team, often liaising with project managers, writers, or subject matter experts. This dynamic work environment provides opportunities to continuously improve your language skills and take on more challenging projects over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Norwegian language position?

To excel in a Norwegian Language role, you typically need advanced proficiency in Norwegian (both spoken and written), often supported by a degree in language studies, linguistics, or translation. Familiarity with translation software, localization tools, or language assessment platforms is commonly required, and official language proficiency certifications such as Bergenstest can be advantageous. Excellent communication, cultural awareness, and attention to detail are vital soft skills for delivering clear and accurate language services. These abilities ensure effective cross-cultural communication, high-quality translations, and the ability to meet clients' or organizational needs efficiently.

What are the most commonly searched types of Norwegian Language jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Norwegian Language jobs in Texas are:

Infographic showing various Norwegian Language job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,500 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Interpreter (OPI) - Government Services

Prisma International, Inc.

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 20 hours ago


Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction. 

Prisma is actively seeking experienced, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to indicate your language specialty.

The following languages are in demand:

Amharic, Armenian, Balinese, Bosnian, Cebuano, Cham, Croatian, Czech, Filipino, Finnish, Fujian, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Kyrgyz, Malagasy, Mongolian, Mixteco Alto, Nahuatl, Norwegian (Bokmal), Oromo, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Pohnpeian, Punjabi, Romanian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Somali, Soninke, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Wolof, Yiddish, and Yoruba.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal candidates shall be able to provide:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous over the phone (OPI) 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 interpreting for local, state and/or federal government offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must meet ALL of the following to be considered:

  • Experience: At least one (1) year of OPI consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
  • References: Two (2) professional references who can vouch for your work as an over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
  • Resume: The resume/CV you submit must outline your professional interpretation experience. Resumes without this information will result in disqualification.
  • Minimum Age: 18+ years
  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma
  • Location: Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory
  • Fluency: Fluent in English and the target language
  • Accreditations: Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
    • American Translation Association (ATA)
    • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

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

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience providing interpretation services to federal government offices such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and their agencies, e.g. USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.

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.