Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for eligibility interviewers, government programss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$74,940
- Connecticut$68,410
- Washington$65,660
- California$64,690
- Rhode Island$64,200
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$39,750
- South Carolina$42,230
- Indiana$42,320
- Florida$43,850
- Delaware$45,140
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $74,940 | $74,080 | $36 | +33.6% | 640 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $68,410 | $71,940 | $33 | +22% | 1,250 |
| 3 | Washington | $65,660 | $66,330 | $32 | +17.1% | 3,880 |
| 4 | California | $64,690 | $63,520 | $31 | +15.3% | 30,960 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $64,200 | $64,560 | $31 | +14.5% | 570 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $64,050 | $62,820 | $31 | +14.2% | 2,910 |
| 7 | Michigan | $63,960 | $66,830 | $31 | +14% | 5,060 |
| 8 | Alaska | $63,160 | $61,840 | $30 | +12.6% | 400 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $63,090 | $64,750 | $30 | +12.5% | 1,700 |
| 10 | Illinois | $62,740 | $61,840 | $30 | +11.9% | 1,740 |
| 11 | Iowa | $60,860 | $61,340 | $29 | +8.5% | 1,040 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $60,020 | $59,070 | $29 | +7% | 10,280 |
| 13 | Maryland | $59,740 | $57,160 | $29 | +6.5% | 3,710 |
| 14 | Vermont | $59,110 | $58,530 | $28 | +5.4% | 310 |
| 15 | New York | $58,560 | $53,430 | $28 | +4.4% | 10,220 |
| 16 | Colorado | $58,550 | $58,750 | $28 | +4.4% | 3,140 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $57,590 | $57,300 | $28 | +2.7% | 240 |
| 18 | Nevada | $57,420 | $55,160 | $28 | +2.4% | — |
| 19 | Hawaii | $57,090 | $54,970 | $27 | +1.8% | 610 |
| 20 | Oregon | $57,000 | $55,660 | $27 | +1.6% | 1,740 |
| 21 | Montana | $56,800 | $59,180 | $27 | +1.3% | 550 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $56,230 | $52,020 | $27 | +0.2% | 1,710 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $55,020 | $51,380 | $26 | -1.9% | 920 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $54,750 | $51,480 | $26 | -2.4% | 1,610 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $54,640 | $53,000 | $26 | -2.6% | 790 |
| 26 | Virginia | $54,340 | $50,960 | $26 | -3.1% | 4,290 |
| 27 | Utah | $53,940 | $52,790 | $26 | -3.8% | 1,960 |
| 28 | Ohio | $53,640 | $50,070 | $26 | -4.4% | 4,300 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $53,440 | $51,810 | $26 | -4.7% | 410 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $53,190 | $50,320 | $26 | -5.2% | 220 |
| 31 | Idaho | $53,110 | $52,670 | $26 | -5.3% | 240 |
| 32 | Alabama | $52,980 | $54,040 | $25 | -5.5% | 2,720 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $51,800 | $49,090 | $25 | -7.6% | 520 |
| 34 | Kansas | $51,330 | $49,650 | $25 | -8.5% | 810 |
| 35 | Maine | $50,780 | $50,860 | $24 | -9.5% | 620 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $50,760 | $52,350 | $24 | -9.5% | 470 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $50,170 | $49,230 | $24 | -10.6% | 4,060 |
| 38 | Texas | $49,400 | $46,860 | $24 | -11.9% | 12,020 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $49,170 | $48,260 | $24 | -12.3% | 740 |
| 40 | Missouri | $48,970 | $42,850 | $24 | -12.7% | 4,130 |
| 41 | Georgia | $47,620 | $44,620 | $23 | -15.1% | 6,120 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $47,350 | $47,350 | $23 | -15.6% | 7,740 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $46,670 | $44,150 | $22 | -16.8% | 250 |
| 44 | Arizona | $45,710 | $41,690 | $22 | -18.5% | 3,440 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $45,530 | $45,340 | $22 | -18.8% | 610 |
| 46 | Delaware | $45,140 | $42,900 | $22 | -19.5% | 120 |
| 47 | Florida | $43,850 | $37,230 | $21 | -21.8% | 5,880 |
| 48 | Indiana | $42,320 | $40,160 | $20 | -24.5% | 3,000 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $42,230 | $38,670 | $20 | -24.7% | 1,750 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $39,750 | $36,840 | $19 | -29.1% | 1,760 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 429 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $97,900 | $87,450 | 1,240 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,960 | $82,920 | 2,850 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $80,330 | $77,550 | 240 |
| 4 | Madison, WI | $77,800 | $67,070 | 240 |
| 5 | Salinas, CA | $76,090 | $75,120 | 320 |
| 6 | New Haven, CT | $75,370 | $71,670 | 150 |
| 7 | Vallejo, CA | $75,360 | $73,400 | 100 |
| 8 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $74,050 | $66,700 | 160 |
| 9 | Barnstable Town, MA | $72,370 | $64,710 | 40 |
| 10 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $71,940 | $68,400 | 540 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing eligibility interviewers, government programss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services | $63,320 | $59,340 | — |
| 2 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $63,270 | $57,450 | — |
| 3 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $61,360 | $58,950 | 60 |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $60,130 | $57,900 | 290 |
| 5 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $60,070 | $57,730 | 330 |
| 6 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $60,050 | $58,510 | 160 |
| 7 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $59,610 | $60,320 | 31,190 |
| 8 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $59,610 | $60,320 | 31,190 |
| 9 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $58,790 | $58,360 | 55,160 |
| 10 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $58,750 | $58,330 | 55,610 |
| 11 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $56,430 | $53,060 | 320 |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $56,430 | $53,060 | 320 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do eligibility interviewers, government programs make in the U.S.?
The median eligibility interviewers, government programs salary in the United States is $54,210 per year (mean $56,090), and about 80% earn between $38,900 and $74,690.
How much do eligibility interviewers, government programs make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,090 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays eligibility interviewers, government programs the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs at $74,940 per year (median $74,080).
What is the job outlook for eligibility interviewers, government programs?
Employment is projected to change +1% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 14,000 openings per year.