Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $28.40 an hour ($59,070 a year). About 10,280 people work in this job there.

$28.40Median hourly pay

$54,060–$66,730Middle half of workers, yearly

10,280People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). Pennsylvania ranks 13th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Pennsylvania

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.71	$47,240
25% of workers	$25.99	$54,060
Half of workers (median)	$28.40	$59,070
75% of workers	$32.08	$66,730
90% of workers	$36.21	$75,320

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Williamsport	$63,150	70
Reading	$61,710	140
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$60,960	4,620
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	$59,070	240
Lancaster	$59,070	230
Lebanon	$59,070	60
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre	$59,010	980
Pittsburgh	$58,530	1,840
York-Hanover	$57,720	150
Altoona	$55,220	250
Chambersburg	$55,220	40
Erie	$55,220	340
Harrisburg-Carlisle	$54,060	350

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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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.