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How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Knoxville?

$45,330a year

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $21.79 an hour or $3,778 a month.

Hourly
$21.79
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
243 of 312
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $45,330Highest 10%: $55,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,140$16.89
25th$40,320$19.38
Median$45,330$21.79
75th$49,400$23.75
90th$55,760$26.81

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
Chattanooga, TN$42,760
Kingsport, TN$41,350
Eligibility Interviewer salary in Tennessee Eligibility Interviewer salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$67,310
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,580
Postal Service Mail Carrier$58,910
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$52,910
Production$50,870
Dispatcher$49,290
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,860
Weigher$47,530
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $21.79 ($45,330 a year).

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

No: $45,330 against $54,210 nationally, 16% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $49,230, so Knoxville pays 8% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for eligibility interviewer pay?

243 of 312 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,760 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.