SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Worcester
Worcester, MA · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Worcester, MA is $49,660 a year, trailing the national median of $54,210 by 8.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Worcester, MA is $49,660 a year, trailing the national median of $54,210 by 8.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,720 and $58,750. The lowest tenth earn under $41,760, while the highest tenth earn more than $70,340.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Barnstable Town records the highest median at $72,370. Of the 481 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 350th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,760 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $47,720 | −12.0% |
| Median (50th) | $49,660 | −8.4% |
| 75th | $58,750 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $70,340 | +29.8% |
| Mean | $53,540 | −1.2% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable Town | $72,370 | 40 | |
| 2 | Boston | $67,320 | 1,360 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $55,610 | 100 | |
| 4 | Pittsfield | $50,190 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Worcester run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $49,660 buys what $46,938 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,938US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,660 a year, 8.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,760 to $70,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Barnstable Town, at $72,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Worcester, MA?
The median annual wage is $49,660, or $23.87 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 Worcester, MA is 8.4% 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 Worcester, MA earns more than $70,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,760 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 Barnstable Town, at $72,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Worcester, MA. 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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