Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics information for 2006, which is the most recent information readily available, medical interpreters enjoy very high demand for their services as the country’s international population increases. According to the BLS, the need for medical interpreters is expected to grow by a whopping 24% over the ten-year period ending in 2016, which is “much faster than average”.
For more information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Job Outlook web page, and the Explore Health Careers’ web site.