How to become interviewers, except eligibility and loaneducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Office & Admin Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$45,920

25th–75th pct. $38,330–$53,090

Top pay (est.)

$81,700

Top 10% $62,810

Pay in 5 years

$49,000est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$52,400est.

$45,000–$60,800

Outlook score

21/100

★☆☆☆☆ Weak

AI replacement risk

82%

Very high

Job growth (10 yr)

−10.4%

13K openings / yr

How to become interviewers, except eligibility and loan

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

Key skills

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Writing

3.4

Service Orientation

3.2

Social Perceptiveness

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Time Management

3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

5.7

Administrative

5.1

Computers and Electronics

4.5

Psychology

3.8

English Language

3.6

Mathematics

3.6

Administration and Management

3.2

Education and Training

2.5

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkTraining and Teaching OthersProcessing InformationAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Speech ClarityOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma

42%

Associate's degree

33%

Some college

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

51%

1–3 months

48%

Related work experience

1–2 years

45%

1–3 months

20%

Up to 1 month

14%

4–6 years

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as interviewers, except eligibility and loan

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Related occupations

	Occupation	Pay	Outlook	AI risk
1	Customer Service Representatives Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services.	$44,770	28/100	77%
2	Office Clerks, General Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures.	$45,010	24/100	83%
3	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.	$47,540	24/100	84%
4	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.	$69,500	40/100	80%
5	Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.	$45,930	41/100	76%
6	Receptionists and Information Clerks Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.	$38,010	29/100	73%

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.