California Median
$63,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+17% vs US median
US median $54,210
State Rank
#7 of 50
30,960 employed here
How much does an Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs make in California?
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in California take home a median of $63,520 annually — roughly $30.54 an hour — which runs 17% above the national median of $54,210.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,320 while the top 10% make $82,960 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,600 and $71,470 a year.
Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,320 | $22.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $55,600 | $26.73 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $63,520 | $30.54 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $71,470 | $34.36 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,960 | $39.88 |
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How California compares
California ranks 7th out of 50 states and territories for Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs salary in other states
District of Columbia $74,080Connecticut $71,940Michigan $66,830Washington $66,330Massachusetts $64,750Rhode Island $64,560Minnesota $62,820Alaska $61,840Illinois $61,840Iowa $61,340Montana $59,180Pennsylvania $59,070Colorado $58,750Vermont $58,530New Hampshire $57,300Maryland $57,160Oregon $55,660Nevada $55,160Hawaii $54,970Alabama $54,040New York $53,430New Mexico $53,000Utah $52,790Idaho $52,670South Dakota $52,350Kentucky $52,020North Dakota $51,810Wisconsin $51,480New Jersey $51,380Virginia $50,960Maine $50,860Nebraska $50,320Ohio $50,070Kansas $49,650Tennessee $49,230Oklahoma $49,090Louisiana $48,260North Carolina $47,350Texas $46,860Arkansas $45,340Georgia $44,620West Virginia $44,150Delaware $42,900Missouri $42,850Arizona $41,690Indiana $40,160South Carolina $38,670Florida $37,230Mississippi $36,840
Working as an Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs in California
Nationally, about 155,000 people work as Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($63,520) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs make in California?
The median Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs salary in California is $63,520 per year, or about $30.54 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,320 at the entry level to $82,960 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs about 17% more than the national median of $54,210. California ranks 7th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $63,520 a year. About 30,960 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.