Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $48,460 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $64,630
Employed locally 510
National median $51,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $40,810
    50th (median)
    $48,460
    75th
    $60,920
    90th
    $64,630

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary vs area income 71% Median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary is 29% 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
    Jackson, MI $67,290
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $60,880
    Fairbanks-College, AK $59,050
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,650
    Kansas City, MO-KS $56,970
    Manhattan, KS $55,560

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,140
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Topeka, KS is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in Topeka, KS is 5.9% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,810.