Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Salary
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan earn a median $45,920 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$45,920
$22.08 per hour
Range
$33,900 – $62,810
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
148,060
across the U.S.
▲4.8%
Pay trend: The median for interviewers, except eligibility and loan in the U.S. rose from $43,830 (May 2024) to $45,920 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.4%.
What interviewers, except eligibility and loan do
Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing form. May sort, classify, and file forms.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -10.4% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 13,200
Employment of interviewers, except eligibility and loan is projected to shrink 10.4% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 13,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,077
per year · effective tax rate 14.9%
$3,256Monthly
$1,628Twice a month
$1,503Every 2 weeks
$18.79Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,330
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,847
- Medicare (1.45%)$666
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,077
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,900 | $16.30 | $29,419 |
| 25th percentile | $38,330 | $18.43 | $32,978 |
| Median (50th) | $45,920 | $22.08 | $39,077 |
| 75th percentile | $53,090 | $25.52 | $44,838 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,810 | $30.20 | $52,648 |
Best cities for interviewers, except eligibility and loan (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $63,020 | $50,167 | $43,392 | 2,540 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $57,330 | $45,746 | $40,640 | 9,460 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $55,780 | $44,878 | $39,517 | 8,500 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $47,320 | $40,202 | $38,997 | 4,220 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $50,180 | $41,000 | $38,759 | 3,100 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $44,400 | $37,855 | $38,382 | 2,910 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $50,700 | $40,602 | $37,502 | 2,440 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $46,490 | $38,107 | $37,158 | 2,470 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $63,020
- New York, NY — $57,330
- Los Angeles, CA — $55,780
- Boston, MA — $50,700
- Denver, CO — $50,180
- Dallas, TX — $47,320
- Philadelphia, PA — $46,490
- Houston, TX — $44,400
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $56,880 | +10.0% | $45,681 | $41,330 – $77,740 | 22,250 |
| New York | $55,410 | +6.6% | $44,307 | $39,620 – $73,440 | 9,260 |
| Washington | $51,090 | +5.2% | $43,231 | $42,110 – $63,010 | 3,050 |
| Oregon | $50,730 | +1.0% | $39,332 | $41,120 – $62,210 | 1,710 |
| Massachusetts | $50,340 | +2.9% | $40,331 | $42,350 – $66,200 | 3,050 |
| Minnesota | $49,980 | +4.8% | $40,464 | $40,090 – $61,380 | 1,950 |
| Rhode Island | $49,780 | −1.3% | $40,928 | $34,990 – $64,420 | 370 |
| District of Columbia | $49,730 | +3.0% | $40,320 | $46,210 – $91,990 | 640 |
| Colorado | $49,660 | +2.5% | $40,605 | $40,520 – $60,390 | 5,360 |
| Vermont | $49,480 | +9.8% | $40,713 | $39,540 – $59,980 | 380 |
| Delaware | $49,010 | −3.6% | $39,516 | $40,260 – $58,240 | 570 |
| New Hampshire | $48,890 | +3.3% | $41,463 | $37,010 – $71,410 | 1,390 |
| Connecticut | $47,980 | −0.6% | $39,498 | $38,590 – $64,310 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $47,630 | +2.1% | $40,451 | $46,190 – $62,360 | 80 |
| Maryland | $47,550 | +5.5% | $38,491 | $39,120 – $59,330 | 2,510 |
| New Jersey | $47,380 | +2.0% | $39,180 | $35,420 – $61,330 | 4,170 |
| Wisconsin | $46,070 | +6.2% | $37,951 | $37,600 – $59,420 | 1,130 |
| Virginia | $44,280 | +13.3% | $36,027 | $32,070 – $59,070 | 2,250 |
| Michigan | $44,180 | +6.2% | $36,052 | $36,840 – $62,040 | 4,590 |
| Nebraska | $44,130 | +4.8% | $36,510 | $37,300 – $51,420 | 2,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,070 | +2.3% | $36,237 | $30,520 – $65,580 | 3,640 |
| Texas | $43,980 | +8.9% | $37,518 | $26,940 – $58,820 | 13,930 |
| South Dakota | $43,930 | +13.5% | $37,478 | $35,510 – $50,770 | 590 |
| Maine | $43,830 | +8.9% | $35,621 | $37,810 – $49,320 | 1,000 |
| Florida | $43,500 | +10.7% | $37,132 | $28,740 – $59,470 | 7,420 |
| Arizona | $43,200 | +4.7% | $36,020 | $35,870 – $64,210 | 2,630 |
| Illinois | $43,200 | +0.5% | $34,898 | $31,200 – $59,230 | 2,240 |
| Montana | $42,970 | −0.3% | $35,444 | $37,220 – $56,270 | 760 |
| Ohio | $42,480 | +5.9% | $35,927 | $35,990 – $56,530 | 6,730 |
| Nevada | $42,340 | +7.5% | $36,200 | $27,520 – $59,770 | 2,190 |
| Utah | $41,530 | +1.2% | $34,647 | $28,080 – $51,750 | 570 |
| Georgia | $41,450 | +9.9% | $33,957 | $23,940 – $56,470 | 1,910 |
| Indiana | $40,510 | +3.3% | $33,564 | $35,220 – $56,630 | 3,280 |
| Kentucky | $40,490 | +3.1% | $33,414 | $29,880 – $51,670 | 1,050 |
| Wyoming | $40,050 | +2.0% | $34,360 | $36,340 – $52,440 | 420 |
| Iowa | $39,520 | +3.0% | $33,084 | $35,650 – $47,590 | 1,800 |
| Idaho | $39,450 | +3.5% | $32,896 | $22,450 – $47,900 | 560 |
| Kansas | $39,430 | +3.0% | $32,461 | $34,660 – $54,080 | 3,640 |
| Tennessee | $39,340 | +0.4% | $33,790 | $27,420 – $49,500 | 1,660 |
| North Carolina | $39,200 | −4.1% | $32,622 | $31,710 – $51,000 | 2,330 |
| Oklahoma | $39,130 | −0.6% | $32,406 | $31,130 – $48,080 | 1,480 |
| Missouri | $38,940 | −0.5% | $32,575 | $35,910 – $48,440 | 3,470 |
| South Carolina | $38,830 | +5.9% | $32,207 | $26,430 – $53,110 | 940 |
| North Dakota | $38,590 | −4.5% | $33,187 | $21,800 – $54,010 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $37,190 | +1.8% | $31,333 | $30,360 – $46,840 | 4,440 |
| Arkansas | $37,150 | −0.3% | $30,794 | $31,170 – $48,370 | 2,990 |
| West Virginia | $36,480 | +6.5% | $30,510 | $29,730 – $44,030 | 2,480 |
| Hawaii | $35,680 | +1.8% | $29,572 | $30,740 – $52,610 | — |
| Mississippi | $35,110 | +3.4% | $29,718 | $28,120 – $44,980 | 2,200 |
| Alabama | $34,180 | +3.5% | $28,200 | $27,890 – $46,060 | 3,120 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order Clerk | $46,170 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Correspondence Clerk | $46,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk | $44,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| New Accounts Clerk | $47,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| File Clerk | $43,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $49,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $50,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $50,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a interviewers, except eligibility and loan make?
The national median salary for interviewers, except eligibility and loan is $45,920 a year ($22.08 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,900 and the top 10% earn over $62,810. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays interviewers, except eligibility and loan the most?
California has the highest median pay at $56,880. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many interviewers, except eligibility and loan are there in the U.S.?
About 148,060 people work as interviewers, except eligibility and loan nationwide.