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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Maine (2026)
$24.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,437/year ($3,370/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 32nd of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 620 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $50,860 a year — though pay ranges from $40,930 for newcomers to $57,180 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 620 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Maine (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $50,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,437 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $50,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,923 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,891 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,609 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,437 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,370 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Maine?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Maine is $50,860 per year ($24.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,070 and $54,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $50,860, a single filer in Maine takes home about $40,437 per year ($3,370 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 620 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.