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How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Columbus?

$38,900a year

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $18.70 an hour or $3,242 a month.

Hourly
$18.70
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
285 of 312
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $38,900Highest 10%: $61,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,360$17.00
25th$37,130$17.85
Median$38,900$18.70
75th$48,690$23.41
90th$61,050$29.35

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers.

Atlanta, GA$47,530
Savannah, GA$43,400
Chattanooga, TN$42,760
Warner Robins, GA$40,790
Augusta, GA$39,140
Albany, GA$38,900
Gainesville, GA$38,690
Macon, GA$37,130
Eligibility Interviewer salary in Georgia Eligibility Interviewer salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,000
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,290
Postal Service Clerk$59,190
Information and Record Clerk$58,120
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,580
Postal Service Mail Carrier$54,430
Procurement Clerk$54,020
Human Resources Assistant$49,110
Production$47,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker$44,210
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $18.70 ($38,900 a year).

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

No: $38,900 against $54,210 nationally, 28% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $44,620, so Columbus pays 13% less.

Where does Columbus rank for eligibility interviewer pay?

285 of 312 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,050 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.