Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
Median pay: $54,210/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 14,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Compute and authorize amounts of assistance for programs, such as grants, monetary payments, and food stamps.
• Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.
• Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.
• Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their applications.
• Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.
• Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights.
• Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance.
• Check with employers or other references to verify answers and obtain further information.
What's the median pay for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs?
The median pay for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is $54,210 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs?
Employment for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is projected to change +1% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs?
About 14,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.