Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $22.76 an hour ($47,350 a year). About 7,740 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($54,210). North Carolina ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.43 | $38,330 |
| 25% of workers | $19.76 | $41,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.76 | $47,350 |
| 75% of workers | $24.23 | $50,400 |
| 90% of workers | $28.27 | $58,800 |
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $55,690 | 400 |
| Wilmington | $52,770 | 120 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $51,880 | 50 |
| Asheville | $50,570 | 330 |
| Jacksonville | $49,700 | 130 |
| Burlington | $49,670 | 90 |
| Goldsboro | $49,310 | 90 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $48,630 | 1,360 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $47,760 | 920 |
| Greenville | $47,720 | 160 |
| Fayetteville | $45,300 | 310 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $45,220 | 320 |
| Winston-Salem | $44,830 | 410 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $44,440 | 700 |
| Rocky Mount | $39,700 | 140 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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|---|---|
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