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How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Chattanooga?

$42,760a year

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $20.56 an hour or $3,563 a month.

Hourly
$20.56
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
257 of 312
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,500Median: $42,760Highest 10%: $50,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,500$16.59
25th$37,850$18.20
Median$42,760$20.56
75th$47,540$22.86
90th$50,500$24.28

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers.

Memphis, TN$49,940
Johnson City, TN$47,030
Clarksville, TN$46,160
Jackson, TN$46,160
Morristown, TN$46,160
Nashville, TN$46,100
Knoxville, TN$45,330
Kingsport, TN$41,350
Eligibility Interviewer salary in Tennessee Eligibility Interviewer salary in all states

Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,680
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,150
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,390
Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,930
Production$52,740
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$51,870
Correspondence Clerk$51,480
Court$49,920
Cargo and Freight Agent$49,460
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an eligibility interviewer make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $20.56 ($42,760 a year).

Do eligibility interviewers make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

No: $42,760 against $54,210 nationally, 21% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $49,230, so Chattanooga pays 13% less.

Where does Chattanooga rank for eligibility interviewer pay?

257 of 312 metro areas with data.

How much does an eligibility interviewer make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,500 or more.

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.