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Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

Part of Business Management & Administration, in the Administrative Support pathway.

Job zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 43-4111.00

What the work is

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.

On a typical day

  • Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.
  • Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
  • Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.
  • Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.
  • Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.

What it pays

$41,860
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $35,540
Experienced workers reach $55,410
  1. $36k10th
  2. $40k25th
  3. $42kMedian
  4. $48k75th
  5. $55k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $35,540, 25th $39,800, Median $41,860, 75th $47,640, 90th $55,410

About 1,380 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

-1.1%

employment change in the Alamo region, 1,328 to 1,313 jobs · U.S. -12%

150

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 15,800

1,328

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 164,300

Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Short-term on-the-job training

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Active Listening4.0
  2. Speaking4.0
  3. Reading Comprehension3.6
  4. Social Perceptiveness3.3
  5. Writing3.4
  6. Critical Thinking3.3
  7. Service Orientation3.3
  8. Time Management3.3

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. High school or less42%
  2. Certificate17%
  3. Some college6%
  4. Associate degree33%
  5. Bachelor's degree1%

Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.

Alamo programs that lead here

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