How much money does a medical interpreter make?

As of March 2014, the median annual salary for a medical interpreter is $40,066. The annual salary for a medical interpreter can vary due to factors such as location, experience and the individual's level of education.

Medical interpreters work in hospitals and other medical settings. Their duties are mainly to translate and convey information between patients and medical staff. A medical interpreter also may do document translations.

To become a medical interpreter, a person needs at least an associate’s degree and between two and four years of experience. A medical interpreter also needs to be familiar with medical concepts, terminologies and procedures.