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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$31.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,969/year ($4,247/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Eligibility Interviewers (5th of 50), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 1,700 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $64,750 a year — though pay ranges from $45,680 for newcomers to $81,450 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,700 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $64,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,969 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $64,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,590 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,953 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,238 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,969 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,247 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Massachusetts is $64,750 per year ($31.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,660 and $73,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $64,750, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $50,969 per year ($4,247 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 1,700 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.