Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for interviewers, except eligibility and loans across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$62,490
- California$58,230
- New York$55,000
- Massachusetts$53,790
- Washington$53,640
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$35,320
- Alabama$35,570
- Idaho$36,260
- West Virginia$36,510
- Louisiana$38,670
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $62,490 | $49,730 | $30 | +32.3% | 640 |
| 2 | California | $58,230 | $56,880 | $28 | +23.3% | 22,250 |
| 3 | New York | $55,000 | $55,410 | $26 | +16.4% | 9,260 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $53,790 | $50,340 | $26 | +13.9% | 3,050 |
| 5 | Washington | $53,640 | $51,090 | $26 | +13.5% | 3,050 |
| 6 | Oregon | $52,130 | $50,730 | $25 | +10.4% | 1,710 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $51,220 | $49,980 | $25 | +8.4% | 1,950 |
| 8 | Alaska | $51,150 | $47,630 | $25 | +8.3% | 80 |
| 9 | Colorado | $51,140 | $49,660 | $25 | +8.3% | 5,360 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $50,830 | $47,980 | $24 | +7.6% | 1,210 |
| 11 | Delaware | $50,710 | $49,010 | $24 | +7.3% | 570 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $50,260 | $48,890 | $24 | +6.4% | 1,390 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $49,700 | $49,780 | $24 | +5.2% | 370 |
| 14 | Vermont | $49,690 | $49,480 | $24 | +5.2% | 380 |
| 15 | Maryland | $48,820 | $47,550 | $23 | +3.3% | 2,510 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $48,820 | $47,380 | $23 | +3.3% | 4,170 |
| 17 | Arizona | $47,500 | $43,200 | $23 | +0.6% | 2,630 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $46,430 | $46,070 | $22 | -1.7% | 1,130 |
| 19 | Michigan | $46,260 | $44,180 | $22 | -2.1% | 4,590 |
| 20 | Virginia | $45,820 | $44,280 | $22 | -3% | 2,250 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $45,420 | $44,070 | $22 | -3.9% | 3,640 |
| 22 | Montana | $44,710 | $42,970 | $22 | -5.4% | 760 |
| 23 | Ohio | $44,320 | $42,480 | $21 | -6.2% | 6,730 |
| 24 | Illinois | $43,900 | $43,200 | $21 | -7.1% | 2,240 |
| 25 | Maine | $43,900 | $43,830 | $21 | -7.1% | 1,000 |
| 26 | Florida | $43,820 | $43,500 | $21 | -7.2% | 7,420 |
| 27 | Indiana | $43,750 | $40,510 | $21 | -7.4% | 3,280 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $43,750 | $44,130 | $21 | -7.4% | 2,280 |
| 29 | Texas | $43,510 | $43,980 | $21 | -7.9% | 13,930 |
| 30 | Nevada | $43,190 | $42,340 | $21 | -8.6% | 2,190 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $42,930 | $43,930 | $21 | -9.1% | 590 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $42,500 | $40,050 | $20 | -10% | 420 |
| 33 | Kansas | $42,430 | $39,430 | $20 | -10.2% | 3,640 |
| 34 | Georgia | $41,760 | $41,450 | $20 | -11.6% | 1,910 |
| 35 | Missouri | $41,640 | $38,940 | $20 | -11.9% | 3,470 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $41,590 | $40,490 | $20 | -12% | 1,050 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $41,480 | $39,200 | $20 | -12.2% | 2,330 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $41,430 | $38,830 | $20 | -12.3% | 940 |
| 39 | Iowa | $40,920 | $39,520 | $20 | -13.4% | 1,800 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $40,630 | $39,130 | $20 | -14% | 1,480 |
| 41 | Utah | $40,410 | $41,530 | $19 | -14.5% | 570 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $40,050 | $39,340 | $19 | -15.2% | 1,660 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $40,000 | $38,590 | $19 | -15.3% | 160 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $39,080 | $37,150 | $19 | -17.3% | 2,990 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $38,880 | $35,680 | $19 | -17.7% | — |
| 46 | Louisiana | $38,670 | $37,190 | $19 | -18.1% | 4,440 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $36,510 | $36,480 | $18 | -22.7% | 2,480 |
| 48 | Idaho | $36,260 | $39,450 | $17 | -23.2% | 560 |
| 49 | Alabama | $35,570 | $34,180 | $17 | -24.7% | 3,120 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $35,320 | $35,110 | $17 | -25.2% | 2,200 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 378 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $70,840 | $70,810 | 1,110 |
| 2 | Vallejo, CA | $68,830 | $66,310 | 120 |
| 3 | Barnstable Town, MA | $66,320 | $57,730 | 80 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $63,690 | $65,340 | 100 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,020 | $67,720 | 2,540 |
| 6 | Modesto, CA | $62,100 | $61,550 | 220 |
| 7 | Merced, CA | $61,650 | $58,790 | 80 |
| 8 | Redding, CA | $61,390 | $57,570 | 120 |
| 9 | Rochester, MN | $61,340 | $57,810 | 200 |
| 10 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $60,760 | $59,760 | 380 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing interviewers, except eligibility and loans (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigation and Security Services | $65,590 | $64,350 | — |
| 2 | Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | $65,590 | $64,350 | — |
| 3 | Religious Organizations | $58,670 | $60,530 | 30 |
| 4 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, State Government Owned | $57,700 | $57,420 | 80 |
| 5 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $56,380 | $56,320 | 1,170 |
| 6 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $56,380 | $61,890 | — |
| 7 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $56,160 | $56,440 | 2,150 |
| 8 | Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $55,000 | $58,910 | 80 |
| 9 | Business Schools and Computer and Management Training, Privately Owned | $55,000 | $58,910 | 80 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $54,950 | $59,060 | 3,190 |
| 11 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $54,200 | $55,340 | 320 |
| 12 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $53,610 | $57,650 | 3,660 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do interviewers, except eligibility and loan make in the U.S.?
The median interviewers, except eligibility and loan salary in the United States is $45,920 per year (mean $47,240), and about 80% earn between $33,900 and $62,810.
How much do interviewers, except eligibility and loan make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $47,240 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays interviewers, except eligibility and loan the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for interviewers, except eligibility and loan at $62,490 per year (median $49,730).
What is the job outlook for interviewers, except eligibility and loan?
Employment is projected to change -11.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 15,800 openings per year.