Medicaid Eligibility Salary in the United States

How much does a Medicaid Eligibility make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medicaid Eligibility in the United States is $42,168 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Medicaid Eligibility's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,254
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,989 to $46,400
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,185
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Medicaid Eligibility Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,400 $3,867 $892 $22
Average $42,168 $3,514 $811 $20
25th Percentile $37,989 $3,166 $731 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Medicaid Eligibility Salaries

A Medicaid Eligibility's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Medicaid Eligibility Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medicaid Eligibility's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,038
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,257
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,021
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,369
  • Expert (over 8 years): $177,444
Levels Salary
Medicaid ... Level Medicaid Eligibility$43,038
Behaviora... Level Medicaid Eligibility$93,257
Behaviora... Level Medicaid Eligibility$108,021
Behaviora... Level Medicaid Eligibility$143,369
VP of Beh... Level Medicaid Eligibility$177,444
$43,038 0 yr
$93,257 < 2 yrs
$108,021 2-4 yrs
$143,369 5-8 yrs
$177,444 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Medicaid Eligibilities

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $53,186
  • San Francisco: $52,604
  • Oakland: $51,495

What Skills Can Increase a Medicaid Eligibility's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 16.68% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 3.01% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 16.68%
Social Work 3.01%
First Aid 2.61%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Medicaid Eligibility's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Child Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$51,866
23%
Child Development
$45,120
7%
Applied Behavior Analysis
$43,855
4%
Social Work
$43,855
4%
Products and Services
$43,433
3%
Organizational Skills
$43,011
2%
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Medicaid Eligibility Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Medicaid Eligibility roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Medicaid Eligibility positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Medicaid Eligibility as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Medicaid Eligibility

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$50,601$24.020%

How Education impacts a Medicaid Eligibility's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medicaid Eligibilities enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Medicaid Eligibility with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,567 and $40,902).

Medicaid Eligibility Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medicaid Eligibility
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 17.7%
Associates 12.6%
Bachelors 53.0%
Masters 16.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Medicaid Eligibility Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medicaid Eligibility's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medicaid Eligibility

Salaries for a Medicaid Eligibility can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,347 in 2023 to around $38,679 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medicaid Eligibility salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medicaid Eligibility Over Time

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2023
$39,347
2024
$38,975
2025
$38,679
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2023 $39,347
2024 $38,975
2025 $38,679
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Neurologist Locum Tenens Opportunity Near Columbus, OH. We are excited to offer a rewarding locum tenens opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligibl... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    14 Days Ago

  • C.R. England

    Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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  • KreilKamp Trucking

    Columbus, OH

    KreilKamp Trucking | Columbus, OH

    Regional CDL A Drivers | NEW Grads Welcome | Earn $70,000+ Annually. We're proud to be a 4th generation family truck line, started in 1935, but even proude... more

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FAQ about Medicaid Eligibility

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Medicaid Eligibility?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Medicaid Eligibility roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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