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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in Maine

In Maine, eligibility interviewers, government programs earn $46,590 at the median — $22.4 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$47K
Median annual
$22.4/hr
Hourly rate
$39K
Entry level (10th %)
$50K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in Maine?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,129/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,281/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$47,687/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,848/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Maine

Bar chart showing Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $38,900, 25th percentile $43,120, median $46,590, 75th percentile $50,360, 90th percentile $50,360. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$39K25th$43KMedian$47K75th$50K90th$50K
Bar chart showing Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $38,900, 25th percentile $43,120, median $46,590, 75th percentile $50,360, 90th percentile $50,360. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level eligibility interviewers, government programs (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.

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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary by metro in Maine

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Portland-South Portland$48K+3%140
Lewiston-Auburn$47K+0%50
Bangor$45K-4%80

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Frequently asked questions

How much do eligibility interviewers, government programs make in Maine?

The median is $46,590 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,900, and experienced eligibility interviewers, government programs can clear $50,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in Maine?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,129/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 40.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a eligibility interviewers, government programs salary go in Maine?

Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median eligibility interviewers, government programs salary is worth about $47,687 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do eligibility interviewers, government programs get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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