Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $18.59 an hour ($38,670 a year). About 1,750 people work in this job there.

$18.59Median hourly pay

$35,770–$45,520Middle half of workers, yearly

1,750People in this job in South Carolina

That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($54,210). South Carolina ranks 48th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in South Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.63	$34,590
25% of workers	$17.20	$35,770
Half of workers (median)	$18.59	$38,670
75% of workers	$21.89	$45,520
90% of workers	$26.60	$55,330

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Charleston-North Charleston	$43,200	180
Greenville-Anderson-Greer	$42,910	250
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal	$42,230	50
Columbia	$39,630	470
Florence	$38,670	90
Spartanburg	$38,670	120
Sumter	$38,070	40
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach	$37,550	80

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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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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.