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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Montana (2026)
$28.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,706/year ($3,976/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 12th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 550 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $59,180 a year — though pay ranges from $42,520 for newcomers to $61,230 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Montana (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $59,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,706 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,922 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,527 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,025 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,706 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,976 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Montana?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Montana is $59,180 per year ($28.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,020 and $60,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $59,180, a single filer in Montana takes home about $47,706 per year ($3,976 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 550 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.