Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $44,700 This is the median salary for this occupation. Eligibility Interviewers for Government Programs determine the eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs. General Information Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 22 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 22 openings per year are projected for Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs. +14.4% Employment Change Employment for Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.4% between 2025 and 2030. $21.50 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $21.50/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.93, while experienced workers are paid $27.22. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 190 Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 218. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs are Administration of Human Resource Programs, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs include Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, and Administrative. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Eligibility Interviewer, Government Programs is Bachelor's. 63% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
