Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $23.20 an hour ($48,260 a year). About 740 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($54,210). Louisiana ranks 38th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.42 | $34,140 |
| 25% of workers | $19.01 | $39,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.20 | $48,260 |
| 75% of workers | $27.60 | $57,400 |
| 90% of workers | $31.69 | $65,900 |
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $52,150 | 200 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $49,410 | 60 |
| Alexandria | $48,410 | 50 |
| Hammond | $47,370 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge | $42,860 | 130 |
| Monroe | $42,710 | 100 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $61,300 |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $37,190 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,290 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $39,730 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $65,220 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $82,090 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $46,800 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $56,800 |
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