SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · 3 metro areas compared
At $55,910, median pay for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Albuquerque, NM tracks the national median of $54,210 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $55,910, median pay for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Albuquerque, NM tracks the national median of $54,210 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,240 to $63,810.
Employment stands at 550, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Farmington records the highest median at $58,280. Of the 498 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 255th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,410 | −25.5% |
| 25th | $47,240 | −12.9% |
| Median (50th) | $55,910 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $63,810 | +17.7% |
| 90th | $70,840 | +30.7% |
| Mean | $55,390 | +2.2% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington | $58,280 | 40 | |
| 2 | Las Cruces | $51,230 | 40 | |
| 3 | Santa Fe | $50,880 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albuquerque run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $55,910 goes as far as $60,640 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,640US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,910 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,410 to $70,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 550 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Farmington, at $58,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Albuquerque, NM?
The median annual wage is $55,910, or $26.88 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $54,210, so pay in Albuquerque, NM is 3.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albuquerque, NM earns more than $70,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,410 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Farmington, at $58,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 550 jobs in this occupation in Albuquerque, NM. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data