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How much do refugee language interpreter jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for refugee language interpreter in the United States is $64,020.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Refugee Language Interpreter vs Medical Interpreter?

AspectRefugee Language InterpreterMedical Interpreter
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, certification often preferredLanguage proficiency, medical interpretation certification often required
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, refugee agencies, legal settingsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, legal organizationsHealthcare providers, hospitals, clinics

Refugee Language Interpreters and Medical Interpreters both require language skills and certification, but they work in different environments. Refugee interpreters focus on assisting refugees in legal, social, and community settings, while medical interpreters specialize in healthcare communication. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Refugee Language Interpreter job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,020 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Refugee Video Remote Interpreter

Remote

AMN Healthcare Language Services
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$19 - $22/hr

Contractor

Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

AMN Language Services Video or Audio Remote Interpreter
Summary: The Remote Interpreter will cover a wide range of shifts to serve our limited English proficient (LEP) community and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of medical, legal and community interpreting settings via video or phone. We are hiring in multiple languages, however we currently do not have a need for Spanish Interpreters.
AMN Healthcare Language Services is a technology-driven company that is changing the way patients and medical professionals connect across all areas of health care. At AMN Language Services, our opportunity to strengthen the connection between technology and human interaction is what inspires us. AMN Language Services built its foundation in the language services industry by innovating various remote interpretation services that include onsite, video and audio interpreters. AMN Language Services has leveraged its existing technology into a telehealth division aimed at improving patient care while reducing hospital costs. Led by a team of dedicated individuals with decades of experience in the health care and technology markets, AMN Language Services is committed to enabling visual communications and vital conversations.
VRI Interpreter Responsibilities:
  • Provide effective video remote interpreting service for consumers.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by AMN Language Services
  • Exhibit professional behavior including regular attendance, punctuality and preparedness for shifts, respectful and collaborative interaction with colleagues and supervisors, and timely and accurate record keeping.
  • Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
  • Complete video and platform training and pass the internal readiness check before taking live calls.
  • Participate in ongoing quality assurance and call monitoring programs.
OPI Interpreter Responsibilities
  • Provide effective over-the-phone interpreting service for consumers.
  • Always exhibit professional skills and conduct during calls.
  • Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
  • Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
  • 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.
Required Qualifications:
  • Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language
  • Successful completion of a medical language proficiency assessment focused on interpreter protocols and knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences as it relates to legal/medical care.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2-5 years of professional US based medical interpreting experience
  • National interpreting certification CCHI or CMI
  • Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
  • Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).
  • Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, and NCIHC).
  • Familiarity with the medical profession and its privacy laws (HIPAA) as well as other state and federals laws applied to medical interpreting.
Home Office Requirements (VRI):
  • Private Room with full length (floor to ceiling) walls
  • Door that can be closed and locked for privacy.
  • Hardwired high speed Internet connection
  • This job cannot be performed from a public setting, travel trailer, or any space other than the employee’s company-approved private office.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit for extended durations (up to 8 hours)
  • Ability to use an on-ear headset (both ears) for duration of work shift
  • Ability to use a web camera to interact with patients and providers in medical scenarios.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
  • Required to walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; talk and hear
VRI Benefits
  • PTO
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Company equipment provided.
  • Bimonthly paychecks via direct deposit.
  • Support available 24/7 via our Client Success Team (CST).
OPI Benefits
  • Join a team of professional medical interpreters working as independent contractors with AMN Healthcare Language Services.
  • Ability to remotely provide over-the-phone interpreting services in a variety of settings.
  • Exclusive and complimentary access to our AMN Contractor Connect Interpreting app.
  • Convenient and on-the-go business management features to accept calls on-demand, and remotely.
  • Bimonthly paychecks via direct deposit.
  • Flexibility to work whenever you want.
  • Support available 24/7 via our Client Success Team (CST).
Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the USA.
Job Type: Part-time (Fixed Schedule between 20 – 28hrs per week)
Pay Scale: $19.00 - $22.00*
*Rate is subjective based on experience, training, education and location. There are some situations where the rate could be outside the notated range.
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.

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