Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $34.59 an hour ($71,940 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). Connecticut ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.93 | $49,760 |
| 25% of workers | $30.53 | $63,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.59 | $71,940 |
| 75% of workers | $37.71 | $78,440 |
| 90% of workers | $39.46 | $82,080 |
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $75,370 | 150 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $74,050 | 160 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $71,940 | 540 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $71,390 | 90 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $69,530 | 260 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $47,980 |
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