How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Iowa?
$61,340a year
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in Iowa. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.49
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,320Median: $61,340Highest 10%: $78,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| 25th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| Median | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| 75th | $68,390 | $32.88 | |
| 90th | $78,780 | $37.88 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $65,980 |
| Sioux City, IA | $64,990 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,650 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,330 |
| Omaha, NE | $59,450 |
| Waterloo, IA | $57,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for eligibility interviewers.
| 8. Minnesota | $62,820 |
| 9. Alaska | $61,840 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,840 |
| 11. Iowa | $61,340 |
| 12. Montana | $59,180 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $59,070 |
| 14. Colorado | $58,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eligibility interviewer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.49 ($61,340 a year).
Do eligibility interviewers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $61,340 against $54,210 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Iowa rank for eligibility interviewer pay?
Iowa ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays eligibility interviewers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $65,980 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.