How much does an eligibility interviewer make in New York?
$53,430a year
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in New York. That is $25.69 an hour or $4,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.69
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 10,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,250Median: $53,430Highest 10%: $78,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $53,430 | $25.69 | |
| 75th | $65,190 | $31.34 | |
| 90th | $78,230 | $37.61 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $63,650 |
| Kingston, NY | $62,490 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,400 |
| Buffalo, NY | $61,170 |
| Binghamton, NY | $55,160 |
| New York, NY | $52,980 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,330 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $52,210 |
| Albany, NY | $52,190 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,940 |
| Utica, NY | $46,320 |
| Elmira, NY | $44,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for eligibility interviewers.
| 19. Nevada | $55,160 |
| 20. Hawaii | $54,970 |
| 21. Alabama | $54,040 |
| 22. New York | $53,430 |
| 23. New Mexico | $53,000 |
| 24. Utah | $52,790 |
| 25. Idaho | $52,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eligibility interviewer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $25.69 ($53,430 a year).
Do eligibility interviewers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $53,430 against $54,210 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New York rank for eligibility interviewer pay?
New York ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays eligibility interviewers the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $63,650 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.