Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $95,060 +84.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.70
10th percentile $65,930
90th percentile $97,520
Employed locally 1,180
National median $51,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,930
    25th
    $76,510
    50th (median)
    $95,060
    75th
    $97,520
    90th
    $97,520

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,260
    Madison, WI $75,540
    District of Columbia $75,050
    Salinas, CA $72,810
    New Haven, CT $71,420
    Vallejo, CA $71,360

    Nearby metros — Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,060

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in San Jose, CA is $45.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in San Jose, CA is 84.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (10th percentile) earn around $65,930 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,510.