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How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Lincoln?

$55,440a year

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $26.65 an hour or $4,620 a month.

Hourly
$26.65
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
113 of 312
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,430Median: $55,440Highest 10%: $76,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,430$20.40
25th$42,800$20.58
Median$55,440$26.65
75th$69,400$33.37
90th$76,620$36.84

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers.

Omaha, NE$59,450
Eligibility Interviewer salary in Nebraska Eligibility Interviewer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,410
Brokerage Clerk$65,350
Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,380
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,590
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,280
Cargo and Freight Agent$60,120
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Postal Service Clerk$57,430
Dispatcher$57,120
Production$57,000
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $26.65 ($55,440 a year).

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

Yes: $55,440 against $54,210 nationally, 2% more.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $50,320, so Lincoln pays 10% more.

Where does Lincoln rank for eligibility interviewer pay?

113 of 312 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,620 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.