SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Yuba City
Yuba City, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $55,370, median pay for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Yuba City, CA tracks the national median of $54,210 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $55,370, median pay for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Yuba City, CA tracks the national median of $54,210 closely. Pay ranges from under $52,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,810 to $62,740.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.00 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $97,900. Of the 227 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 128th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,810 | −2.6% |
| 25th | $52,810 | −2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $55,370 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $62,740 | +15.7% |
| 90th | $70,560 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $58,900 | +8.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $97,900 | 1,240 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $82,960 | 2,850 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $80,330 | 240 | |
| 4 | Salinas | $76,090 | 320 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $75,360 | 100 | |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $66,940 | 30 | |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $66,220 | 410 | |
| 8 | Modesto | $64,730 | 40 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $64,730 | 720 | |
| 10 | Sacramento | $64,060 | 990 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuba City run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $55,370 buys what $50,018 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,018US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,370 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,810 to $70,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $97,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Yuba City, CA?
The median annual wage is $55,370, or $26.62 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 Yuba City, CA is 2.1% 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 Yuba City, CA earns more than $70,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,810 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 San Jose, at $97,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Yuba City, CA. 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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