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Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan in South Dakota

Considering working as an Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan in South Dakota? Here’s what you need to know. 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.

What do Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Make in South Dakota?

For interviewers, except eligibility and loan working in South Dakota, the median annual wage is $38,720 per year (or roughly $18.61/hour).Pay can range from $30,480 at the 10th percentile to $50,850 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$30,480	$14.65
25th percentile	$34,780	$16.72
Median (50th)	$38,720	$18.61
75th percentile	$48,220	$23.18
90th percentile	$50,850	$24.45

The job concentration index in South Dakota relative to the national average — is 1.13, suggesting that interviewers, except eligibility and loan are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, interviewers, except eligibility and loan earn a median of $58,404 per year ($28.08/hour), lower than the South Dakota median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 1,427,275 interviewers, except eligibility and loan nationwide. In South Dakota alone, approximately 520 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 2,280 interviewers, except eligibility and loan.

Top South Dakota Metros for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

The metro areas below employ the most interviewers, except eligibility and loan in South Dakota.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	240	$38,700
Rapid City, SD	60	$42,290

Top States for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Employment

The table below shows the states where the most interviewers, except eligibility and loan work.

State	Number Employed
California	24,430
Texas	12,570
New York	11,570
Florida	7,690
Ohio	7,400
Colorado	5,930
Pennsylvania	4,570
New Jersey	4,470
Michigan	4,330
Indiana	4,070
North Carolina	4,060
Louisiana	3,870
Kansas	3,760
Missouri	3,630
Maryland	3,160
Arkansas	3,140
Illinois	3,030
Massachusetts	2,970
Alabama	2,940
Virginia	2,850

Highest-Paying States for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

These states pay the most for interviewers, except eligibility and loan.

State	Annual Median Salary
New York	$51,990
California	$51,720
Delaware	$50,860
Rhode Island	$50,420
Oregon	$50,230
Massachusetts	$48,940
Washington	$48,570
Colorado	$48,470
District of Columbia	$48,270
Connecticut	$48,250

Skills

Key interviewers, except eligibility and loan skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for interviewers, except eligibility and loan, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan typically:

• 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 report problems in obtaining valid data.
• Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.
• Perform office duties, such as telemarketing or customer service inquiries, maintaining staff records, billing patients, or receiving payments.
• Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
• Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.
• Perform patient services, such as answering the telephone or assisting patients with financial or medical questions.
• Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
• Supervise or train other staff members.
• Prepare reports to provide answers in response to specific problems.
• Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Getting Information
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Processing Information
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: MEDITECH software In-demand technologies: Zoom

Related Careers

Careers similar to interviewers, except eligibility and loan include:

• Human Resources Specialists
• Management Analysts
• Survey Researchers
• Social Science Research Assistants
• Medical Records Specialists
• Patient Representatives

Also Known As

Admissions Advisor, Admissions Associate, Admissions Clerk, Admissions Recruiter, Admissions Representative, Admissions Specialist, Admitting Clerk, Admitting Interviewer, Admitting Representative, Admitting Worker, Bilingual Field Interviewer, Canvasser, Census Clerk, Census Enumerator, Census Taker.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 43-4111.00