Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation).
Key Statistics
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs workforce.
Employment Over Time
29,950 Workforce in 2023
The Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$64,234 Average Wage
In 2023, Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs earned an average of $64,234.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Salary distribution for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Employment Growth Projections
6.2% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
159,933 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 34.9%
215,780 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 82.0%
This occupation is projected to grow at 6.2% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Wage Trends by Industry
1.6% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 28,590 employees, $64,543 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 12,380 employees, $62,500 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 3,150 employees, $57,349 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 3,070 employees, $56,859 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 2,430 employees, $65,158 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 1,830 employees, $78,006 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 1,180 employees, $86,279 avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 810 employees, $90,821 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 790 employees, $67,176 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 750 employees, $63,519 avg wage
- Stockton-Lodi MSA: 530 employees, $60,526 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Diversity
Demographic information on Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in 2023 was 29,950 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs workers.
Education level distribution for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Skills
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs need many skills, but most especially Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Social Perceptiveness.
Required skills for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Administrative, Personnel and Human Resources.
Knowledge areas required for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs include Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Written Expression, Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity.
Required abilities for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Daily Activities
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs spend their time on activities such as Working with Computers, Getting Information, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Processing Information, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards.
Most important work activities for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
About
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
The average yearly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs was $64,234 in 2023.
SOC Code
43-4061 - Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs reports an average salary of $64,234.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 29,950 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 6.2%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.