SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Columbus
Columbus, OH · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Columbus, OH comes to $59,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $54,210 by 9.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Columbus, OH comes to $59,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $54,210 by 9.6%. Pay ranges from under $42,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,160 to $68,790.
The area has 680 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.62 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Mansfield records the highest median at $53,270. Of the 611 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 348th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,080 | −22.4% |
| 25th | $49,160 | −9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $59,420 | +9.6% |
| 75th | $68,790 | +26.9% |
| 90th | $93,600 | +72.7% |
| Mean | $60,650 | +11.9% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansfield | $53,270 | 30 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $52,170 | 910 | |
| 3 | Lima | $52,110 | 50 | |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $52,020 | 1,550 | |
| 5 | Akron | $51,290 | 170 | |
| 6 | Youngstown | $50,610 | 220 | |
| 7 | Canton | $50,570 | 170 | |
| 8 | Dayton | $49,050 | 500 | |
| 9 | Sandusky | $48,480 | 50 | |
| 10 | Toledo | $47,950 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,420 goes as far as $64,030 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,030US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,420 a year, 9.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,080 to $93,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 680 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mansfield, at $53,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Columbus, OH?
The median annual wage is $59,420, or $28.57 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 Columbus, OH is 9.6% 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 Columbus, OH earns more than $93,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,080 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 Mansfield, at $53,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 680 jobs in this occupation in Columbus, OH. 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.
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