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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Arizona (2026)
$20.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,038/year ($2,920/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 46th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 23% below the national average. Of the 3,440 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $41,690 a year — though pay ranges from $38,720 for newcomers to $59,190 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,440 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Arizona (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $41,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,038 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $41,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,823 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,189 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$640 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,038 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,920 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Arizona?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Arizona is $41,690 per year ($20.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,690 and $47,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $41,690, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $35,038 per year ($2,920 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,440 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.