Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $32.55 an hour ($67,710 a year). About 1,490 people work in this job there.

$32.55Median hourly pay

$61,060–$74,690Middle half of workers, yearly

1,490People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). It is 2% higher than the Washington median ($66,330).

Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$26.05	$54,190
25% of workers	$29.36	$61,060
Half of workers (median)	$32.55	$67,710
75% of workers	$35.91	$74,690
90% of workers	$37.83	$78,690

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bellingham	$67,710	70
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard	$67,710	90
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)	$67,710	1,490
Yakima	$67,710	210
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	$67,650	820
Mount Vernon-Anacortes	$67,280	70
Kennewick-Richland	$66,000	130
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$62,880	450
Longview-Kelso	$62,530	100
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee	$56,870	40

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$83,200
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$85,910
Social and Community Service Managers	$106,400
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$61,120
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$63,720

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.