Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs Salary in Texas
In Texas, eligibility interviewers, government programs earn $43,660 at the median — $20.99 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $44K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level eligibility interviewers, government programs (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary by metro in Texas
21 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $51K | +18% | 270 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $49K | +13% | 1,780 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48K | +10% | 3,100 |
| Killeen-Temple | $46K | +6% | 190 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $45K | +2% | 1,260 |
| Texarkana | $44K | +1% | 40 |
| Midland | $44K | +0% | 70 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $43K | -2% | 2,430 |
| El Paso | $43K | -2% | 700 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $43K | -2% | 250 |
| Laredo | $43K | -2% | 180 |
| Sherman-Denison | $43K | -2% | 30 |
| Abilene | $43K | -3% | 80 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $43K | -3% | 140 |
| Tyler | $43K | -3% | 60 |
| Lubbock | $43K | -3% | 150 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $43K | -3% | 620 |
| Corpus Christi | $43K | -3% | 190 |
| San Angelo | $43K | -3% | 60 |
| Amarillo | $42K | -3% | 90 |
| Longview | $41K | -6% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do eligibility interviewers, government programs make in Texas?
The median is $43,660 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,900, and experienced eligibility interviewers, government programs can clear $60,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,093/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 45.7% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $47,721 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.