Office and Administrative Support

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Information clerks perform routine clerical duties, maintain records, collect data, and provide information to customers.

13/100
#593 of 825
$54,210
median pay, U.S.
154,800
employed (2024)
+1.0%
growth, 2024–34
14,000
openings per year
High school diploma or equivalent
typical entry education

Is eligibility interviewers, government programs a good career?

It scores 13/100 and ranks #593 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.

Advantages

  • No college degree typically required to enter

Possible tradeoffs

  • Pays below the U.S. median wage ($54,210 vs $61,390)
  • Slower-than-average projected growth (+1.0%)

What eligibility interviewers, government programs earn

Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025

Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. eligibility interviewers, government programs earn between $45,910 and $63,610 a year.

Best-paying states

$74,080
Connecticut statewide
$71,940
Michigan statewide
$66,830
Washington statewide
$66,330
Massachusetts statewide
$64,750
Rhode Island statewide
$64,560
California statewide
$63,520
Minnesota statewide
$62,820
Alaska statewide
$61,840
Illinois statewide
$61,840
$40k $70k $100k

Best-paying metros

01 San Jose, CA $97,900
02 San Francisco, CA $82,960
03 Santa Rosa, CA $80,330
04 Madison, WI $77,800
05 Salinas, CA $76,090
06 New Haven, CT $75,370
07 Vallejo, CA $75,360
08 Waterbury, CT $74,050

Strongest employment concentration

01 California 30,960
02 Texas 12,020
03 Pennsylvania 10,280
04 New York 10,220
05 North Carolina 7,740
06 Georgia 6,120

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How to become an eligibility interviewers, government program

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Outlook
Employment is projected to grow decline through 2034.

Education

Although candidates for most of these positions usually qualify with a high school diploma, human resources assistants generally need an associate’s degree. Regardless of whether they pursue a degree, courses in word processing and spreadsheet applications are particularly helpful.

Training

Most information clerks receive short-term on-the-job training, usually lasting a few weeks. Training typically covers clerical procedures and the use of computer applications. Those employed in government receive training that may last several months and includes learning about government programs and regulations.

Advancement

Some information clerks may advance to other administrative positions with more responsibilities, such as secretaries and administrative assistants. With completion of a bachelor’s degree, some human resources assistants may become human resources specialists.

Important qualities

Communication skills. Information clerks must be able to explain policies and procedures clearly to customers and the public.

Integrity. Information clerks, particularly human resources assistants, have access to confidential information. They must be trusted to adhere to the applicable confidentiality and privacy rules governing the dissemination of this information.

Interpersonal skills. Information clerks who work with the public and customers must understand and communicate information effectively to establish positive relationships.

Organizational skills. Information clerks must be able to retrieve files and other important information quickly and efficiently.

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Questions about becoming a eligibility interviewers, government program
How much do eligibility interviewers, government programs make?

The national median wage is $54,210 a year, with the middle half earning between $45,910 and $63,610 (BLS OEWS May 2025).

Is eligibility interviewers, government programs a good career?

On the Jobs.best index it scores 13 of 100 and ranks #593 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +1.0% through 2034.

What education do you need to become a eligibility interviewers, government program?

The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.

Where do eligibility interviewers, government programs earn the most?

Among states, District of Columbia pays the highest median ($74,080). Local pay for every state and metro is below.

U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWages: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Projections: BLS EP 2024–34
Sources: OEWS-M2025 · EP-2024-34 · OOH-2024-34. How we score careers →