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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$27.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,605/year ($3,800/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 17th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 3,710 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $57,160 a year — though pay ranges from $45,950 for newcomers to $80,180 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,710 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $57,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,605 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $57,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,679 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,373 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,503 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,605 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,800 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Maryland?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Maryland is $57,160 per year ($27.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,760 and $66,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $57,160, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $45,605 per year ($3,800 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,710 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.