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How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Salem?

$55,660a year

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $26.76 an hour or $4,638 a month.

Hourly
$26.76
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
110 of 312
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,110Median: $55,660Highest 10%: $68,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,110$19.76
25th$45,360$21.81
Median$55,660$26.76
75th$55,660$26.76
90th$68,020$32.70

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers.

Albany, OR$61,670
Portland, OR$61,020
Bend, OR$55,660
Eugene, OR$55,660
Medford, OR$52,050
Eligibility Interviewer salary in Oregon Eligibility Interviewer salary in all states

Related jobs in Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Safety Telecommunicator$78,950
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$75,990
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$70,320
Postal Service Clerk$64,670
Court$62,830
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,590
Procurement Clerk$60,150
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Production$58,180
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$57,720
Salaries for every job in Salem, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $26.76 ($55,660 a year).

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

Yes: $55,660 against $54,210 nationally, 3% more.

How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $55,660, so Salem pays 0% more.

Where does Salem rank for eligibility interviewer pay?

110 of 312 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,020 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.