Prevailing Wage for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
Prevailing wage for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan (SOC 43-4111) is the DOL-set minimum a sponsored employer must pay. Whether your offer is for an Admissions Representative, Admissions Clerk, or Market Research Interviewer role, DOL defines four experience levels and the floor shifts considerably depending on the worksite city.
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Level 1 covers entry-level positions with limited experience, typically under two years. Workers follow established procedures with close supervision and handle routine interview tasks with minimal independent judgment. Most employers filing for new graduates or career-changers select this level.
Level 2 applies to qualified workers with two or more years of experience who handle standard interview assignments with moderate supervision. This is the most common filing level for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, reflecting typical mid-career hires in healthcare admissions and market research settings.
Level 3 covers experienced professionals who work independently, often training junior staff and managing complex interview workflows. Workers at this level exercise considerable judgment, handle escalated cases, and may coordinate across departments without routine supervisory oversight.
Level 4 reflects fully competent professionals in senior or lead roles, setting procedures, overseeing program-wide interviewing operations, and serving as subject-matter resources. These workers operate with full autonomy and their decisions shape team-level interviewing standards and quality benchmarks.
Prevailing Wage for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for title mismatches with billing or enrollment roles
Job postings titled 'Patient Access Coordinator' or 'Enrollment Specialist' often describe Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan work but get filed under different SOC codes, producing a different prevailing wage floor. Confirm your employer's LCA lists SOC 43-4111 before signing an offer.
Expect California metros to set a much higher floor
San Jose and San Francisco prevailing wages for this occupation run roughly double the Puerto Rico minimums at the same experience level. If your worksite is in a high-cost California metro, verify the LCA reflects that city rather than a cheaper corporate headquarters location.
Clarify whether productivity bonuses count toward the wage
Healthcare admissions and market research firms sometimes structure pay with per-interview volume bonuses. DOL requires the base hourly or annual rate to meet the prevailing wage floor on its own; discretionary productivity bonuses generally cannot close a gap between base pay and the required level.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 43-4111.00 alongside Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Admissions Clerk Prevailing Wage
Admissions Clerk Prevailing Wage
Admissions Clerk positions fall under SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Admissions Representative Prevailing Wage
Admissions Representative Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Admissions Representative for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Admitting Representative Prevailing Wage
Admitting Representative Prevailing Wage
Admitting Representative is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Data Collection Assistant Prevailing Wage
Data Collection Assistant Prevailing Wage
Data Collection Assistant positions fall under SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Interviewer Prevailing Wage
Interviewer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Interviewer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Market Research Interviewer Prevailing Wage
Market Research Interviewer Prevailing Wage
Market Research Interviewer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Registration Clerk Prevailing Wage
Registration Clerk Prevailing Wage
Registration Clerk positions fall under SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Research Interviewer Prevailing Wage
Research Interviewer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Research Interviewer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Survey Interviewer Prevailing Wage
Survey Interviewer Prevailing Wage
Survey Interviewer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Telephone Interviewer Prevailing Wage
Telephone Interviewer Prevailing Wage
Telephone Interviewer positions fall under SOC 43-4111.00 (Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across hundreds of metropolitan areas. For SOC 43-4111, OFLC maps that survey data to four experience levels and publishes the resulting wage floors in its prevailing wage library. Employers filing an LCA for a sponsored position must pay at least the level that matches the job requirements.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and autonomy. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with moderate oversight; Level 3 is experienced and largely independent; Level 4 is fully competent with senior or lead responsibilities. Your employer selects the level that matches the actual job duties, and the LCA must reflect that accurately. If the duties described in the job offer match a higher level, the employer must file at the higher wage.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same interviewer role vary so much by city?
OFLC derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so each metropolitan area produces its own wage floor reflecting local labor market rates. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, not the employer's headquarters, meaning a remote or satellite office location controls which metro wage applies. Markets with dense healthcare systems or large research firms, such as major California metros, produce substantially higher floors than rural or lower-cost regions.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA with a wage below the applicable prevailing wage floor. If the offered salary falls short, OFLC will not certify the application, and USCIS will not approve the visa petition. A below-floor offer is not a negotiating starting point for sponsored roles; the employer must bring the wage into compliance before filing. Workers already on a certified LCA are also entitled to back pay if the employer later pays less than the certified wage.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, enter SOC code 43-4111 and the worksite metropolitan area, and select the applicable wage year. The result shows all four level wages for that location. Cross-check against the employer's certified LCA, which is publicly available in OFLC disclosure data. Migrate Mate can also help you identify which employers have sponsored this occupation by visa type and location, giving you a starting list of companies familiar with the filing process.
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