SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Northern Michigan, MI the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs reaches $70,660 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northern Michigan, MI the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs reaches $70,660 a year. That is 30.3% more than the national median of $54,210. Pay ranges from under $51,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,660 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,750 to $70,660.
Employment stands at 140, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Battle Creek records the highest median at $70,660. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 87th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,580 | −4.9% |
| 25th | $66,750 | +23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $70,660 | +30.3% |
| 75th | $70,660 | +30.3% |
| 90th | $70,660 | +30.3% |
| Mean | $66,310 | +22.3% |
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 | Lansing | $66,750 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $70,660 goes as far as $73,451 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,451US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,660 a year, 30.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,580 to $70,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 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 Northern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $70,660, or $33.97 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 Northern Michigan, MI is 30.3% 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 Northern Michigan, MI earns more than $70,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,580 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 140 jobs in this occupation in Northern Michigan, 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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