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How much do survey caller jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for survey caller in Ohio is $29.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $34.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Survey Caller, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Survey Caller, you need strong verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) systems and data entry software is often required. Excellent listening skills, patience, and resilience help Survey Callers effectively engage with respondents and handle rejection professionally. These abilities ensure accurate data collection and maintain a positive company image during survey campaigns.

What are some common challenges faced by Survey Callers and how can they be addressed?

Survey Callers often encounter challenges such as reaching reluctant respondents, managing repetitive tasks, and handling rejection. Building rapport quickly, following a well-structured script, and maintaining a positive attitude can help overcome these obstacles. Many organizations provide training on communication techniques and encourage teamwork, allowing Survey Callers to share tips and support each other. Additionally, regular feedback from supervisors helps callers improve their approach and stay motivated.

What are survey callers?

Survey callers are professionals who conduct phone interviews to collect feedback, opinions, or information from individuals for research, marketing, or polling purposes. They follow a set script to ask questions and accurately record responses. Survey callers may work for market research firms, political organizations, or academic institutions, and their work helps organizations gather data to inform decisions or understand public opinion.

What is the difference between Survey Caller vs Telemarketer?

AspectSurvey CallerTelemarketer
Primary RoleConducts surveys to gather opinions or dataPromotes products or services to generate sales
Work EnvironmentUsually non-sales, research-focusedSales-driven, often outbound calls
Required SkillsCommunication, data collection, neutralityPersuasion, sales techniques, resilience
Employer IndustryResearch firms, market analysis companiesMarketing, telemarketing companies

While both roles involve outbound calling, Survey Callers focus on collecting data through surveys, whereas Telemarketers aim to sell products or services. The key difference lies in their objectives: data collection versus sales. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and career goals.

Infographic showing various Survey Caller job openings in Ohio as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,417 per year, or $29.5 per hour.
Informational Specialist - St. Rita's Medical Center

Informational Specialist - St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Lima, OH • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday


Bon Secours Mercy Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 461 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

403rd of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

16

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)
Job Description

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

This position responds to inputs from multiple phone sources including but not limited to the 5 major acute hospitals in the Toledo and Lima Markets, Physician hotline phone, Hospice & Cancer Treatment Centers after hours, weekends & Holidays with verbal output, connection to a destination and/or electronic notification with rapid, accurate, and courteous throughput. Also responsible for rapid, accurate, and courteous response to walk up window traffic. In addition, this position monitors incoming phone calls for clinical codes at the four acute Metro-Toledo hospitals, that includes gathering and properly disseminating the vital information to the responding clinical teams. When calling BSMH in the Lima and Toledo Markets this position is the first voice they hear.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for monitoring and answering all incoming telephone calls to the mainlines at the four Metro-Toledo acute hospitals as well as the Lima Market, then appropriately transferring to numbers within and outside of the in-house telephone systems. Answers calls in a professional manner identifying self, area and verbally offering assistance in accordance with the standard telephone courtesies
  • Responsible for monitoring and immediate response to the Clinical Code Phones for the four Metro- Toledo acute hospitals and rapid responses for Lima as well. This includes answering the emergency line and obtaining the information necessary to overhead page, send a Perfect Serve team alert and then verify with house leadership the information was received.
  • Responsible for immediate response to physicians' hotline calls facilitating requests in a rapid, accurate and courteous manner. These requests may include but are not limited to transfers, connections to other physicians, or assistance in location of patients in the Medical Center.
  • Responsible for proper contact of Administrator on-call as requested by House Supervisor, Physicians or other Administrators, as well as sending appropriate texts and alerts regarding regulatory surveyor arrivals.
  • Responsible for paging of ancillary personnel on-call after hours, weekends & holidays as requested by Physicians or House Supervisor, including but not limited to Echo, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine & MRI.
  • Responsible for answering & timely facilitation of Hospice calls after hours, weekends & Holidays with courtesy and empathy to callers at all times. Precise and timely paging of on-call personnel for caller. Responsible if needed to stay on the line with caller as a comfort measure until nurse is able to call in and resolve the patient/family issues.
  • Responsible for answering and timely facilitation of Cancer Treatment Center calls after hours, weekends & Holidays with courtesy & respect for callers and families at all times
  • Responsible for response and transfer of TTY / TDD calls (for deaf callers) to requested areas within the Medical Center. Operator must know proper terminology to communicate with these callers. They also track and assign the Stratus Video Interpreting systems from their work stations in the call center.
  • Assists customers at the Service Window in a timely manner being courteous, helpful and friendly at all times. This includes processing Hospitality House assignments and related duties.
  • Maintain the list of On Call lists for various departments throughout all 5 acute hospitals they service.
  • Responsible for maintaining confidentiality.
  • Be familiar with all resources and services available to callers and offer these resources and services as appropriate. Work on the BSMH webpage to search and provide resources to callers is expected to remain current on all groups, services etc. being offered.
  • Storing and assigning for use laptops, Breath Call, Soft Touch Call lights, hearing amplifiers and other related communication equipment to associates needing the utilize said equipment.
  • Utilize Sharepoint, Electronic Roll-a-dex, the BSMH Hub and other resources to appropriately transfer work-related calls.
  • Any other duties, with or without accommodation, listed in the Physical Demands section of this job description as assigned by the Director, or Supervisor. This includes assisting local campus police dispatch in times of emergency.
  • This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Telecommunications - St. Rita's - Call Center

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.


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