Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $62,090 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.85
10th percentile $53,100
90th percentile $74,060
Employed locally 790
National median $51,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,100
    25th
    $60,160
    50th (median)
    $62,090
    75th
    $71,360
    90th
    $74,060

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary vs area income 61% Median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,260
    Salinas, CA $72,810
    Vallejo, CA $71,360
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $64,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $64,460

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Customer Service Representatives $46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in San Diego, CA is $29.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in San Diego, CA is 20.6% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (10th percentile) earn around $53,100 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,160.