SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Gainesville, FL is $37,090 per year, substantially below the national median of $54,210 — a gap of 31.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Gainesville, FL is $37,090 per year, substantially below the national median of $54,210 — a gap of 31.6%. Half of workers earn between $36,280 and $48,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,210 and the ninetieth at $59,010.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $49,940. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 287th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,210 | −35.0% |
| 25th | $36,280 | −33.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,090 | −31.6% |
| 75th | $48,960 | −9.7% |
| 90th | $59,010 | +8.9% |
| Mean | $42,950 | −20.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $49,940 | 1,170 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $38,250 | 100 | |
| 3 | Miami | $37,230 | 1,640 | |
| 4 | Tallahassee | $37,110 | 180 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $37,090 | 680 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $36,550 | 100 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $36,280 | 200 | |
| 8 | Crestview | $36,280 | 50 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $36,280 | 130 | |
| 10 | North Port | $36,280 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $37,090 buys what $35,870 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 33.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,870US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,090 a year, 31.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,210 to $59,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $49,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $37,090, or $17.83 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 Gainesville, FL is 31.6% lower. 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 Gainesville, FL earns more than $59,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,210 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 Jacksonville, at $49,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, FL. 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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