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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$24.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,751/year ($3,479/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 34th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 4,300 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $50,070 a year — though pay ranges from $39,590 for newcomers to $71,860 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,300 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $50,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,751 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $50,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,828 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,830 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$661 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,751 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,479 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Ohio?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Ohio is $50,070 per year ($24.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,370 and $61,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $50,070, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $41,751 per year ($3,479 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,300 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.