Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary: $51,500 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 156,260 eligibility interviewers, government programs work nationally, and $51,500 is the BLS national median annual wage. Projections imply about 6.2% annual growth; much hiring sits in federal, state, and local government, including state and local government schools and hospitals and the u.s. postal service (oews designation).
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs: what the data shows
Common questions about eligibility interviewers, government programs careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a eligibility interviewers, government programs?
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 43-4061.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 156,260 workers.
What does a eligibility interviewers, government programs do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Working with Computers, Getting Information, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Processing Information, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards, Documenting/Recording Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a eligibility interviewers, government programs make?
BLS national median annual wage: $51,500 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $64,234 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,848 |
| 25th percentile | $54,785 |
| Median (50th) | $63,008 |
| 75th percentile | $71,651 |
| 90th percentile | $80,160 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Administrative. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is eligibility interviewers, government programs in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 6.2% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 34.9%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 82.0%.
Current U.S. headcount: 156,260.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do eligibility interviewers, government programss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 156,260 | 17.0% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 141,580 | 15.4% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 140,550 | 15.3% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 140,550 | 15.3% |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 55,570 | 6.0% |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 55,130 | 6.0% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sales & Office Occupations | 1,441,580 | — |
| Psychiatric Aides | 34,900 | $41,590 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 205,230 | $54,660 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 12,460 | $65,480 |
| Plant and System Operators, All Other | 15,950 | $61,710 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 497,800 | $103,790 |
| Information Security Analysts | 179,430 | $124,910 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs workforce.
Employment Over Time
156,260 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs grew from 45,460 in 2009 to 118,540 in 2025 (160.8%).
Historical employment for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$51,500 Median pay (BLS national)
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs earn $51,500 as the BLS national median annual wage.
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.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 29,950 employees, $62,880 avg wage
- TX: 13,440 employees, $46,470 avg wage
- PA: 10,570 employees, $57,960 avg wage
- NY: 9,930 employees, $56,740 avg wage
- NC: 7,420 employees, $46,490 avg wage
- GA: 5,910 employees, $45,080 avg wage
- FL: 5,570 employees, $42,640 avg wage
- MI: 4,710 employees, $61,360 avg wage
- MO: 4,510 employees, $47,520 avg wage
- WA: 4,320 employees, $62,400 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 14,810 employees, $61,610 avg wage
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 6,770 employees, $57,460 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 4,410 employees, $59,600 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 4,130 employees, $47,610 avg wage
- San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR: 3,160 employees, $45,260 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 3,150 employees, $56,140 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 3,100 employees, $49,390 avg wage
- Fresno, CA: 3,070 employees, $55,660 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 2,770 employees, $80,220 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 2,430 employees, $45,730 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 U.S. workforce for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is about 156,260 people in our OEWS extract.
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
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs earn $51,500 as the BLS national median annual wage.
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 156,260 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.