Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs to increase by 1.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 162,800 to 165,300 jobs. Its estimate of 12,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($54,210), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
162,800
Projected employment (2034)
165,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
12,700
Pay & Preparation
$54,210
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.25/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.75/5) • Writing (3.75/5) • Service Orientation (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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