Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs earn a median $54,210 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$54,210
$26.06 per hour
Range
$38,900 – $74,690
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
154,800
across the U.S.
▲5.3%
Pay trend: The median for eligibility interviewers, government programs in the U.S. rose from $51,500 (May 2024) to $54,210 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.9%.
What eligibility interviewers, government programs do
Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.6% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 12,700
Employment of eligibility interviewers, government programs is projected to grow 1.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 12,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$45,738
per year · effective tax rate 15.6%
$3,811Monthly
$1,906Twice a month
$1,759Every 2 weeks
$21.99Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,325
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,361
- Medicare (1.45%)$786
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$45,738
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,900 | $18.70 | $33,436 |
| 25th percentile | $45,910 | $22.07 | $39,069 |
| Median (50th) | $54,210 | $26.06 | $45,738 |
| 75th percentile | $63,610 | $30.58 | $53,291 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,690 | $35.91 | $61,374 |
Best cities for eligibility interviewers, government programs (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $82,960 | $62,628 | $54,171 | 2,850 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $60,960 | $49,290 | $48,062 | 4,620 |
| 3 | Fresno, CA | $59,300 | $47,449 | $46,447 | 3,150 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $63,520 | $50,523 | $44,488 | 15,160 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $57,160 | $45,757 | $43,792 | 2,540 |
| 6 | Riverside, CA | $57,470 | $46,112 | $43,322 | 3,250 |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | $50,500 | $42,757 | $41,475 | 2,730 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $47,530 | $38,526 | $38,504 | 4,380 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $52,980 | $42,486 | $37,744 | 6,920 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $82,960
- Los Angeles, CA — $63,520
- Philadelphia, PA — $60,960
- Fresno, CA — $59,300
- Riverside, CA — $57,470
- Baltimore, MD — $57,160
- New York, NY — $52,980
- Dallas, TX — $50,500
- Atlanta, GA — $47,530
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $74,080 | −1.3% | $57,577 | $58,440 – $91,730 | 640 |
| Connecticut | $71,940 | +12.4% | $57,058 | $49,760 – $82,080 | 1,250 |
| Michigan | $66,830 | +4.4% | $53,255 | $47,520 – $70,660 | 5,060 |
| Washington | $66,330 | +5.5% | $55,476 | $52,370 – $76,690 | 3,880 |
| Massachusetts | $64,750 | +10.6% | $51,189 | $45,680 – $81,450 | 1,700 |
| Rhode Island | $64,560 | +3.0% | $52,250 | $47,660 – $78,050 | 570 |
| California | $63,520 | +3.0% | $50,523 | $47,320 – $82,960 | 30,960 |
| Minnesota | $62,820 | +4.1% | $49,908 | $50,220 – $77,980 | 2,910 |
| Alaska | $61,840 | +5.6% | $51,868 | $48,840 – $79,460 | 400 |
| Illinois | $61,840 | +7.6% | $48,952 | $45,590 – $81,590 | 1,740 |
| Iowa | $61,340 | +1.7% | $49,788 | $45,320 – $78,780 | 1,040 |
| Montana | $59,180 | −1.0% | $47,706 | $42,520 – $61,230 | 550 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,070 | +4.4% | $47,829 | $47,240 – $75,320 | 10,280 |
| Colorado | $58,750 | +8.2% | $47,509 | $46,960 – $74,500 | 3,140 |
| Vermont | $58,530 | +11.2% | $47,682 | $48,440 – $70,800 | 310 |
| New Hampshire | $57,300 | +2.0% | $48,221 | $39,750 – $78,440 | 240 |
| Maryland | $57,160 | +2.2% | $45,757 | $45,950 – $80,180 | 3,710 |
| Oregon | $55,660 | +9.6% | $42,862 | $42,610 – $73,740 | 1,740 |
| Nevada | $55,160 | +3.0% | $46,501 | $42,330 – $74,550 | — |
| Hawaii | $54,970 | +5.0% | $43,701 | $43,440 – $72,360 | 610 |
| Alabama | $54,040 | +4.5% | $43,164 | $37,430 – $66,390 | 2,720 |
| New York | $53,430 | +3.1% | $42,823 | $47,250 – $78,230 | 10,220 |
| New Mexico | $53,000 | +4.0% | $43,440 | $40,410 – $70,840 | 790 |
| Utah | $52,790 | +7.7% | $43,187 | $40,330 – $67,200 | 1,960 |
| Idaho | $52,670 | +3.3% | $42,817 | $43,310 – $64,440 | 240 |
| South Dakota | $52,350 | +3.4% | $44,243 | $33,210 – $62,540 | 470 |
| Kentucky | $52,020 | +6.2% | $42,275 | $42,000 – $74,260 | 1,710 |
| North Dakota | $51,810 | +4.2% | $43,809 | $43,230 – $63,910 | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $51,480 | +2.1% | $42,060 | $45,120 – $74,290 | 1,610 |
| New Jersey | $51,380 | −1.2% | $42,173 | $40,570 – $71,120 | 920 |
| Virginia | $50,960 | +0.1% | $41,010 | $37,990 – $73,960 | 4,290 |
| Maine | $50,860 | +9.2% | $40,795 | $40,930 – $57,180 | 620 |
| Nebraska | $50,320 | +13.0% | $41,202 | $40,640 – $71,930 | 220 |
| Ohio | $50,070 | +4.1% | $41,817 | $39,590 – $71,860 | 4,300 |
| Kansas | $49,650 | +7.2% | $40,103 | $37,980 – $67,200 | 810 |
| Tennessee | $49,230 | +6.7% | $41,736 | $40,260 – $65,170 | 4,060 |
| Oklahoma | $49,090 | −1.0% | $39,960 | $35,360 – $73,940 | 520 |
| Louisiana | $48,260 | +11.0% | $39,895 | $34,140 – $65,900 | 740 |
| North Carolina | $47,350 | +2.2% | $38,845 | $38,330 – $58,800 | 7,740 |
| Texas | $46,860 | +7.3% | $39,832 | $38,680 – $63,790 | 12,020 |
| Arkansas | $45,340 | +2.8% | $37,055 | $37,230 – $55,150 | 610 |
| Georgia | $44,620 | +6.0% | $36,339 | $36,990 – $64,360 | 6,120 |
| West Virginia | $44,150 | −7.1% | $36,394 | $35,220 – $60,960 | 250 |
| Delaware | $42,900 | −8.7% | $34,946 | $34,360 – $59,950 | 120 |
| Missouri | $42,850 | +1.3% | $35,533 | $38,900 – $69,350 | 4,130 |
| Arizona | $41,690 | +0.0% | $34,844 | $38,720 – $59,190 | 3,440 |
| Indiana | $40,160 | +2.9% | $33,293 | $31,960 – $52,940 | 3,000 |
| South Carolina | $38,670 | +3.0% | $32,088 | $34,590 – $55,330 | 1,750 |
| Florida | $37,230 | +2.9% | $32,094 | $35,030 – $62,570 | 5,880 |
| Mississippi | $36,840 | −3.0% | $31,039 | $28,410 – $55,310 | 1,760 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $50,610 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $50,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $50,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $49,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| New Accounts Clerk | $47,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Correspondence Clerk | $46,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Order Clerk | $46,170 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $45,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a eligibility interviewers, government programs make?
The national median salary for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $54,210 a year ($26.06 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,900 and the top 10% earn over $74,690. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays eligibility interviewers, government programs the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $74,080. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many eligibility interviewers, government programs are there in the U.S.?
About 154,800 people work as eligibility interviewers, government programs nationwide.