Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $29.49 an hour ($61,340 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). Iowa ranks 11th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.79 | $45,320 |
| 25% of workers | $23.95 | $49,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.49 | $61,340 |
| 75% of workers | $32.88 | $68,390 |
| 90% of workers | $37.88 | $78,780 |
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $65,980 | 90 |
| Sioux City | $64,990 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $63,650 | 450 |
| Cedar Rapids | $61,330 | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $57,660 | 50 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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