Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $29.34 an hour ($61,020 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). It is 10% higher than the Oregon median ($55,660).
Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.78 | $45,300 |
| 25% of workers | $25.88 | $53,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.34 | $61,020 |
| 75% of workers | $33.43 | $69,530 |
| 90% of workers | $35.45 | $73,740 |
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | $61,670 | 60 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $61,020 | 1,030 |
| Bend | $55,660 | 50 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $55,660 | 180 |
| Salem | $55,660 | 180 |
| Medford | $52,050 | 90 |
| Grants Pass | $45,750 | 40 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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