Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $24.07 an hour ($50,070 a year). About 4,300 people work in this job there.

$24.07Median hourly pay

$46,370–$61,210Middle half of workers, yearly

4,300People in this job in Ohio

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($54,210). Ohio ranks 34th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Ohio

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$19.03	$39,590
25% of workers	$22.29	$46,370
Half of workers (median)	$24.07	$50,070
75% of workers	$29.43	$61,210
90% of workers	$34.55	$71,860

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Columbus	$59,420	680
Mansfield	$53,270	30
Cleveland	$52,170	910
Lima	$52,110	50
Cincinnati	$52,020	1,550
Akron	$51,290	170
Youngstown-Warren	$50,610	220
Canton-Massillon	$50,570	170
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$49,050	500
Sandusky	$48,480	50
Toledo	$47,950	200
Springfield	$38,500	70

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

Related jobs in Ohio

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Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$51,520
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Compliance Officers	$75,030
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$48,380
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$47,570
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	$42,480
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$75,780

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.