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Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- 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.
- Contact individuals to be interviewed at home, place of business, or field location, by telephone, mail, or in person.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $21.90 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $12.06 and $29.87 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $45,549.27 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $25,072.06 and $62,137.78 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 780 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 10.3% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 860.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $20.00 with the median annual salary reaching $43,544.
