Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $20.05 an hour ($41,690 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($54,210). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($41,690).
Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.62 | $38,720 |
| 25% of workers | $20.05 | $41,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.05 | $41,690 |
| 75% of workers | $23.34 | $48,560 |
| 90% of workers | $28.52 | $59,330 |
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $45,880 | 90 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $41,690 | 70 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $41,690 | 2,130 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $41,690 | 40 |
| Tucson | $41,690 | 690 |
| Yuma | $41,690 | 170 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for eligibility interviewers, government programs
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 12,700 openings a year (BLS)
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