Speaking Spanish and English in the US is worth real money, and most "bilingual jobs" lists are just call-center postings. Each city page below has the jobs that pay more because you speak both, full-time, part-time and on weekends, with that city's own bilingual employers.
What repeats in every city#
- Best hourly pay: medical and legal interpreting, $25 to $50 an hour, more with certification, phone work from home.
- Steady part-time: bilingual customer service, often remote, at a premium over English-only roles.
- Evenings and weekends: Local Friend for Spanish-speaking visitors (your rate, no commission) and event guest services.
- Also: schools and tutoring, healthcare front desk, Spanish-language notary signings.
By city#
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Dallas
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Miami
- Orlando
- Atlanta
- Phoenix
- Las Vegas
- San Diego
- Denver
Not just Spanish#
Rarer languages pay more per hour in interpreting: Mandarin, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean. Side hustles for bilingual people covers the whole list.
Speak Spanish? Visitors want someone who speaks theirs.
Become a Local FriendEvery way to earn on the side, state by state: become a Local Friend in the USA. En español: trabajos para bilingües.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bilingual jobs pay the most in the US?
Medical and legal interpreting, at $25 to $50 an hour and more with certification. Bilingual customer service pays a premium over English-only roles, and Local Friend lets you set your own hourly rate showing Spanish-speaking visitors around your city.Are there part-time bilingual jobs?
Yes: phone and video interpreting, remote bilingual customer service, event guest services, tutoring, and Local Friend, which you do in your free hours.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.