How to become loan interviewers and clerkseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Office & Admin Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$50,020

25th–75th pct. $45,120–$60,600

Top pay (est.)

$90,700

Top 10% $69,770

Pay in 5 years

$54,400est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$59,100est.

$50,900–$68,700

Outlook score

24/100

★☆☆☆☆ Weak

AI replacement risk

83%

Very high

Job growth (10 yr)

−2.4%

10K openings / yr

How to become loan interviewers and clerks

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 Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Key skills

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Active Learning

3.5

Service Orientation

3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative

4.6

English Language

4.4

Customer and Personal Service

4.4

Law and Government

3.7

Mathematics

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Administration and Management

3.6

Economics and Accounting

3.4

What the work involves

Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAnalyzing Data or InformationGetting Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionWritten Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma

43%

Bachelor's degree

38%

Post-secondary certificate

12%

Associate's degree

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

26%

None / short demo

24%

6–12 months

20%

2–4 years

19%

1–3 months

11%

3–6 months

Related work experience

2–4 years

31%

6–12 months

24%

6–8 years

14%

None

13%

4–6 years

12%

1–2 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 loan interviewers and clerks

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.