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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$31.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,053/year ($4,338/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 6th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 570 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $64,560 a year — though pay ranges from $47,660 for newcomers to $78,050 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 570 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $64,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,053 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $64,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,567 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,939 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,001 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,053 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,338 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Rhode Island?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Rhode Island is $64,560 per year ($31.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,900 and $72,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $64,560, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $52,053 per year ($4,338 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 Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 570 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.