Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $64,530 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.02
10th percentile $47,750
90th percentile $83,350
Employed locally 40
National median $51,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,750
    25th
    $58,480
    50th (median)
    $64,530
    75th
    $74,920
    90th
    $83,350

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary vs area income 59% Median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary is 41% 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA $64,460
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,060

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Santa Cruz, CA is $31.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 25.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (10th percentile) earn around $47,750 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,480.