Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for eligibility interviewers, government programs in the United States was $54,210 ($26.06 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | $18.70 |
| 25th | $45,910 | $22.07 |
| Median | $54,210 | $26.06 |
| 75th | $63,610 | $30.58 |
| 90th | $74,690 | $35.91 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-4061
- Total U.S. employment: 154,800
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $38,900, median pay is $54,210, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $74,690.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $38,900, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $74,690 — a 1.9x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $54,040 | $25.98 | -0.3% | 2,720 |
| Alaska | $61,840 | $29.73 | +14.1% | 400 |
| Arizona | $41,690 | $20.05 | -23.1% | 3,440 |
| Arkansas | $45,340 | $21.80 | -16.4% | 610 |
| California | $63,520 | $30.54 | +17.2% | 30,960 |
| Colorado | $58,750 | $28.25 | +8.4% | 3,140 |
| Connecticut | $71,940 | $34.59 | +32.7% | 1,250 |
| Delaware | $42,900 | $20.63 | -20.9% | 120 |
| District of Columbia | $74,080 | $35.61 | +36.7% | 640 |
| Florida | $37,230 | $17.90 | -31.3% | 5,880 |
| Georgia | $44,620 | $21.45 | -17.7% | 6,120 |
| Hawaii | $54,970 | $26.43 | +1.4% | 610 |
| Idaho | $52,670 | $25.32 | -2.8% | 240 |
| Illinois | $61,840 | $29.73 | +14.1% | 1,740 |
| Indiana | $40,160 | $19.31 | -25.9% | 3,000 |
| Iowa | $61,340 | $29.49 | +13.2% | 1,040 |
| Kansas | $49,650 | $23.87 | -8.4% | 810 |
| Kentucky | $52,020 | $25.01 | -4.0% | 1,710 |
| Louisiana | $48,260 | $23.20 | -11.0% | 740 |
| Maine | $50,860 | $24.45 | -6.2% | 620 |
| Maryland | $57,160 | $27.48 | +5.4% | 3,710 |
| Massachusetts | $64,750 | $31.13 | +19.4% | 1,700 |
| Michigan | $66,830 | $32.13 | +23.3% | 5,060 |
| Minnesota | $62,820 | $30.20 | +15.9% | 2,910 |
| Mississippi | $36,840 | $17.71 | -32.0% | 1,760 |
| Missouri | $42,850 | $20.60 | -21.0% | 4,130 |
| Montana | $59,180 | $28.45 | +9.2% | 550 |
| Nebraska | $50,320 | $24.19 | -7.2% | 220 |
| Nevada | $55,160 | $26.52 | +1.8% | 0 |
| New Hampshire | $57,300 | $27.55 | +5.7% | 240 |
| New Jersey | $51,380 | $24.70 | -5.2% | 920 |
| New Mexico | $53,000 | $25.48 | -2.2% | 790 |
| New York | $53,430 | $25.69 | -1.4% | 10,220 |
| North Carolina | $47,350 | $22.76 | -12.7% | 7,740 |
| North Dakota | $51,810 | $24.91 | -4.4% | 410 |
| Ohio | $50,070 | $24.07 | -7.6% | 4,300 |
| Oklahoma | $49,090 | $23.60 | -9.4% | 520 |
| Oregon | $55,660 | $26.76 | +2.7% | 1,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,070 | $28.40 | +9.0% | 10,280 |
| Rhode Island | $64,560 | $31.04 | +19.1% | 570 |
| South Carolina | $38,670 | $18.59 | -28.7% | 1,750 |
| South Dakota | $52,350 | $25.17 | -3.4% | 470 |
| Tennessee | $49,230 | $23.67 | -9.2% | 4,060 |
| Texas | $46,860 | $22.53 | -13.6% | 12,020 |
| Utah | $52,790 | $25.38 | -2.6% | 1,960 |
| Vermont | $58,530 | $28.14 | +8.0% | 310 |
| Virginia | $50,960 | $24.50 | -6.0% | 4,290 |
| Washington | $66,330 | $31.89 | +22.4% | 3,880 |
| West Virginia | $44,150 | $21.22 | -18.6% | 250 |
| Wisconsin | $51,480 | $24.75 | -5.0% | 1,610 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for eligibility interviewers, government programs?
The median annual wage for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $54,210 ($26.06 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays eligibility interviewers, government programs the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many eligibility interviewers, government programs are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 154,800 eligibility interviewers, government programs employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do eligibility interviewers, government programs make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.06. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.