SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Kokomo, IN is $44,180 a year, trailing the national median of $54,210 by 18.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kokomo, IN is $44,180 a year, trailing the national median of $54,210 by 18.5%. Half of workers earn between $38,770 and $46,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,640 and the ninetieth at $50,350.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Fort Wayne leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $42,890. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 100th of 157 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,640 | −30.6% |
| 25th | $38,770 | −28.5% |
| Median (50th) | $44,180 | −18.5% |
| 75th | $46,520 | −14.2% |
| 90th | $50,350 | −7.1% |
| Mean | $43,910 | −19.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne | $42,890 | 140 | |
| 2 | South Bend | $42,720 | 110 | |
| 3 | Evansville | $42,310 | 90 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $42,120 | 40 | |
| 5 | Elkhart | $41,900 | 40 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $40,190 | 60 | |
| 7 | Indianapolis | $40,160 | 1,600 | |
| 8 | Terre Haute | $40,000 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kokomo run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $44,180 goes as far as $47,353 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,353US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,180 a year, 18.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,640 to $50,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Wayne, at $42,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Kokomo, IN?
The median annual wage is $44,180, or $21.24 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 Kokomo, IN is 18.5% 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 Kokomo, IN earns more than $50,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,640 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 Fort Wayne, at $42,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Kokomo, IN. 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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