Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $31.13 an hour ($64,750 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.

$31.13Median hourly pay

$50,660–$73,440Middle half of workers, yearly

1,700People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). Massachusetts ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Massachusetts

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.96	$45,680
25% of workers	$24.35	$50,660
Half of workers (median)	$31.13	$64,750
75% of workers	$35.31	$73,440
90% of workers	$39.16	$81,450

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Barnstable Town	$72,370	40
Boston-Cambridge-Newton	$67,320	1,360
Springfield	$55,610	100
Pittsfield	$50,190	40
Worcester	$49,660	100

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.