Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $32.37 an hour ($67,320 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.

$32.37Median hourly pay

$52,570–$74,070Middle half of workers, yearly

1,360People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). It is 4% higher than the Massachusetts median ($64,750).

Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.09	$48,030
25% of workers	$25.27	$52,570
Half of workers (median)	$32.37	$67,320
75% of workers	$35.61	$74,070
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 (this page)	$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.