Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $37,970 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $51,000
Employed locally 50
National median $51,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $34,100
    50th (median)
    $37,970
    75th
    $43,000
    90th
    $51,000

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary vs area income 60% Median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,260
    Madison, WI $75,540
    District of Columbia $75,050
    Salinas, CA $72,810
    New Haven, CT $71,420

    Nearby metros — Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,290
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,290
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,290
    Michigan $64,020
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,170

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,050
    Customer Service Representatives$35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Athens, GA is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.52 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salaries?

    The median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in Athens, GA is 26.3% below the national median of $51,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Athens?

    Entry-level Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,100.