How much does an eligibility interviewer make in California?
$63,520a year
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in California. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 30,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,320Median: $63,520Highest 10%: $82,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $55,600 | $26.73 | |
| Median | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $71,470 | $34.36 | |
| 90th | $82,960 | $39.88 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $97,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,960 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $80,330 |
| Salinas, CA | $76,090 |
| Vallejo, CA | $75,360 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $66,940 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $66,220 |
| Modesto, CA | $64,730 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,730 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,060 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,520 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,510 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,300 |
| Visalia, CA | $59,300 |
| Chico, CA | $58,720 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,470 |
| El Centro, CA | $57,110 |
| Yuba City, CA | $55,370 |
| Hanford, CA | $51,850 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,150 |
| Redding, CA | $47,540 |
| Merced, CA | $47,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for eligibility interviewers.
| 4. Washington | $66,330 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $64,750 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $64,560 |
| 7. California | $63,520 |
| 8. Minnesota | $62,820 |
| 9. Alaska | $61,840 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eligibility interviewer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.54 ($63,520 a year).
Do eligibility interviewers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $63,520 against $54,210 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for eligibility interviewer pay?
California ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays eligibility interviewers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $97,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.