SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Lansing, MI is $66,750 per year, 23.1% above the national median of $54,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Lansing, MI is $66,750 per year, 23.1% above the national median of $54,210. Pay ranges from under $48,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,860 to $70,660.
Employment stands at 380, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Battle Creek leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $70,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 176th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,530 | −10.5% |
| 25th | $59,860 | +10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $66,750 | +23.1% |
| 75th | $70,660 | +30.3% |
| 90th | $77,460 | +42.9% |
| Mean | $65,190 | +20.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Creek | $70,660 | 60 | |
| 2 | Bay City | $70,660 | 50 | |
| 3 | Flint | $70,660 | 190 | |
| 4 | Jackson | $70,660 | 90 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $70,660 | 150 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $70,660 | 120 | |
| 7 | Niles | $66,830 | 60 | |
| 8 | Detroit | $66,750 | 2,250 | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | $66,750 | 490 | |
| 10 | Saginaw | $66,750 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $66,750 goes as far as $69,387 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,387US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,750 a year, 23.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,530 to $77,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Battle Creek, at $70,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $66,750, or $32.09 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 Lansing, MI is 23.1% 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 Lansing, MI earns more than $77,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,530 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 Battle Creek, at $70,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, MI. 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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