Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $50,170 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $40,220
90th percentile $56,100
Employed locally 40
National median $51,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,220
    25th
    $44,640
    50th (median)
    $50,170
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $56,100

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary vs area income 90% Median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary is 10% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $68,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,290
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,290
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,290
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,290
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,590

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $34,520
    Office Clerks, General $35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Las Cruces, NM is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in Las Cruces, NM is 2.6% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (10th percentile) earn around $40,220 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,640.