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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Texas (2026)
$22.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,832/year ($3,319/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 40th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 12,020 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $46,860 a year — though pay ranges from $38,680 for newcomers to $63,790 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,020 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Texas (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $46,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $39,832 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,443 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,585 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,832 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,319 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Texas?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Texas is $46,860 per year ($22.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,190 and $53,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Texas?
- On the median salary of $46,860, a single filer in Texas takes home about $39,832 per year ($3,319 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 12,020 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.