Eligibility Worker Career

*A job as an Eligibility Worker falls under the broader career category of Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs : Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.


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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$43,550

Median Hourly Wage

$20.94*

Total Employed Nationally

135,940


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.