Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $42,730 -17% vs national
Median hourly $20.54
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $57,800
Employed locally 2,430
National median $51,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $42,730
    75th
    $51,740
    90th
    $57,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary vs area income 53% Median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary is 47% 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
    Waco, TX $51,460
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,920
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,270
    Eagle Pass, TX $45,620
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,520

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Houston, TX is $20.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in Houston, TX is 17% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.