Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $32.13 an hour ($66,830 a year). About 5,060 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). Michigan ranks 3rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.85 | $47,520 |
| 25% of workers | $27.15 | $56,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.13 | $66,830 |
| 75% of workers | $33.97 | $70,660 |
| 90% of workers | $33.97 | $70,660 |
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $70,660 | 60 |
| Bay City | $70,660 | 50 |
| Flint | $70,660 | 190 |
| Jackson | $70,660 | 90 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $70,660 | 150 |
| Traverse City | $70,660 | 120 |
| Niles | $66,830 | 60 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $66,750 | 2,250 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $66,750 | 490 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $66,750 | 380 |
| Saginaw | $66,750 | 190 |
| Ann Arbor | $63,040 | 140 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 | $69,520 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,270 |
| Compliance Officers | $77,390 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,850 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $47,860 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $85,500 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $48,520 |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $44,180 |
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