Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,720 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.27
10th percentile $43,190
90th percentile $79,190
Employed locally 50
National median $51,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,190
    25th
    $46,050
    50th (median)
    $56,720
    75th
    $71,680
    90th
    $79,190

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Northwest Illinois is $27.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in Northwest Illinois is 10.1% above 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (10th percentile) earn around $43,190 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,050.