SOC 434061

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

National Median

$51,500

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$51,500

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,690

Experienced (90th pct)

$72,280

Total Employed

156,260

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,690 - $43,850
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$43,850 - $61,680
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$61,680 - $72,280

Highest Paying Locations for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$95,060

+84.6% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$80,260

+55.8% vs national

Madison, WI

$75,540

+46.7% vs national

District of Columbia

$75,050

+45.7% vs national

Salinas, CA

$72,810

+41.4% vs national

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$95,060	1,180
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$80,260	2,770
Madison, WI	$75,540	220
District of Columbia	$75,050	640
Salinas, CA	$72,810	340
New Haven, CT	$71,420	170
Vallejo, CA	$71,360	110
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$68,130	40
Bay City, MI	$67,290	50
Jackson, MI	$67,290	50
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI	$67,290	160
Flint, MI	$67,290	170
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$67,290	160
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$67,290	130
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$67,290	210
Traverse City, MI	$67,290	110
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$67,290	130
Battle Creek, MI	$67,290	50
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$66,390	30
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$65,590	190
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$64,530	40
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$64,460	110
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$64,200	2,130
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$64,100	140
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$64,100	1,730
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$64,060	410
Michigan	$64,020	4,710
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$64,010	640
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$64,010	180
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$64,010	310
Connecticut	$64,010	1,420
Mankato, MN	$63,950	60
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$63,860	420
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$63,650	350
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$63,610	470
Saginaw, MI	$63,560	180
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI	$63,560	90
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$63,560	2,130
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$63,420	740
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$63,360	90
Modesto, CA	$62,920	130
Washington	$62,900	4,320
Rhode Island	$62,680	820
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$62,380	60
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$62,280	750
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$62,150	890
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$62,150	90
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$62,090	790
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$61,910	530
Ithaca, NY	$61,800	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs?

The national median annual salary for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is $51,500, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $95,060.

How much can an experienced Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs make?

Top-earning Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programss (90th percentile) make $72,280 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.