How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Santa Maria?
$66,220a year
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $31.84 an hour or $5,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.84
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,770Median: $66,220Highest 10%: $75,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 25th | $66,220 | $31.84 | |
| Median | $66,220 | $31.84 | |
| 75th | $75,250 | $36.18 | |
| 90th | $75,250 | $36.18 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers.
| San Jose, CA | $97,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,960 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $80,330 |
| Salinas, CA | $76,090 |
| Vallejo, CA | $75,360 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,730 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,060 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,520 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,510 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,310 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,300 |
| Chico, CA | $58,720 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,470 |
| El Centro, CA | $57,110 |
| Yuba City, CA | $55,370 |
| Hanford, CA | $51,850 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,150 |
| Redding, CA | $47,540 |
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Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an eligibility interviewer make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $31.84 ($66,220 a year).
Do eligibility interviewers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $66,220 against $54,210 nationally, 22% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $63,520, so Santa Maria pays 4% more.
Where does Santa Maria rank for eligibility interviewer pay?
32 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does an eligibility interviewer make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,250 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.