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How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Columbus?

$59,420a year

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,952 a month.

Hourly
$28.57
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
75 of 312
Jobs in the area
680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,080Median: $59,420Highest 10%: $93,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,080$20.23
25th$49,160$23.63
Median$59,420$28.57
75th$68,790$33.07
90th$93,600$45.00

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers.

Cleveland, OH$52,170
Lima, OH$52,110
Cincinnati, OH$52,020
Akron, OH$51,290
Youngstown, OH$50,610
Canton, OH$50,570
Dayton, OH$49,050
Sandusky, OH$48,480
Toledo, OH$47,950
Springfield, OH$38,500
Eligibility Interviewer salary in Ohio Eligibility Interviewer salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$75,880
Brokerage Clerk$67,800
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,970
Public Safety Telecommunicator$62,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Postal Service Clerk$60,530
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,420
Production$59,530
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,010
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $28.57 ($59,420 a year).

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

Yes: $59,420 against $54,210 nationally, 10% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $50,070, so Columbus pays 19% more.

Where does Columbus rank for eligibility interviewer pay?

75 of 312 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,600 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.