How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Tennessee?
$49,230a year
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in Tennessee. That is $23.67 an hour or $4,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.67
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,260Median: $49,230Highest 10%: $65,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| 25th | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| Median | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| 75th | $55,330 | $26.60 | |
| 90th | $65,170 | $31.33 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Knoxville, TN | $45,330 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $42,760 |
| Kingsport, TN | $41,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for eligibility interviewers.
| 33. Nebraska | $50,320 |
| 34. Ohio | $50,070 |
| 35. Kansas | $49,650 |
| 36. Tennessee | $49,230 |
| 37. Oklahoma | $49,090 |
| 38. Louisiana | $48,260 |
| 39. North Carolina | $47,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eligibility interviewer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $23.67 ($49,230 a year).
Do eligibility interviewers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $49,230 against $54,210 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for eligibility interviewer pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays eligibility interviewers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $49,940 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.