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Medical interpreter salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Medical Interpreter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$29.40
Average $29.40
Low $18.37
High $47.06

The average salary for a medical interpreter is $29.40 per hour in the United States. 960 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Medical Interpreter job openings in United States

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Medical Interpreter - Spanish/...
Children's National Hospital3.7out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$22.08 - $36.79 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Medical Interpreter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CTS LanguageLink
 
$123,882per year
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AMN Language Services
 
$110,139per year
Austin Community College
 
$104,000per year
AMN Healthcare
 
$82,008per year
thebigword
 
$81,467per year
Heywood Hospital
 
$80,168per year

Highest paying cities for Medical Interpreters near United States

  1. Concord, MA
    $49.62 per hour
  2. Beverly, MA
    $47.67 per hour
  3. Sacramento, CA
    $42.56 per hour
  4. Washington, DC
    $33.19 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $31.48 per hour

Where can a Medical Interpreter earn more?

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