What are the main factors that influence an Eligibility Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Eligibility Technician?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Eligibility Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Eligibility Technician's salary?

An Eligibility Technician's salary grows with experience: a Human Resources Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $43,150, a Eligibility Technician (1-3 years)earns $51,307, a Human Resources Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $59,426, a Human Resources Supervisor (5+ years)earns $103,578, a Human Resources Manager (5+ years)earns $121,062,

What are the highest paying states for an Eligibility Technician?

Eligibility Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Eligibility Technician roles are District of Columbia $55,668, California $55,457, Massachusetts $54,718. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Eligibility Technician roles make?

Salaries for Eligibility Technician level roles vary by specialization: Eligibility Supervisor: $94,609; Eligibility Processor: $82,451; Eligibility Analyst: $70,242; Eligibility Worker: $64,622; Eligibility Coordinator: $60,648.

Eligibility Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Eligibility Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Eligibility Technician in Delaware is $50,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,147
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,298 to $57,842
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,183

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Eligibility Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,842	$4,820	$1,112	$28
Average	$50,917	$4,243	$979	$24
25th Percentile	$45,298	$3,775	$871	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Eligibility Technician Salaries

An Eligibility Technician'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Eligibility Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Eligibility Technician'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): $43,150
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,307
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,426
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,578
Expert (over 8 years): $121,062

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level Eligibility Technician	$43,150
Eligibili... Level Eligibility Technician	$51,307
Human Res... Level Eligibility Technician	$59,426
Human Res... Level Eligibility Technician	$103,578
Human Res... Level Eligibility Technician	$121,062

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How Do Eligibility Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Eligibility Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,668.
California: $55,457.
Massachusetts: $54,718.

District of Columbia $55,668 California $55,457 Massachusetts $54,718 Washington $54,517 New Jersey $54,497 Alaska $54,426 Connecticut $53,732 New York $53,451

Hawaii $52,551 Rhode Island $52,128 Maryland $51,842 Minnesota $51,450 Colorado $51,299 Illinois $51,249 Oregon $51,058 Delaware $50,917

New Hampshire $50,828 Virginia $50,630 Pennsylvania $50,052 Nevada $49,760 North Dakota $49,665 Michigan $49,514 Wisconsin $49,459 Vermont $49,348

Texas $49,041 Maine $49,021 Arizona $48,991 Ohio $48,956 Georgia $48,493 Indiana $48,262 Wyoming $48,217 Utah $48,146

Iowa $48,116 Kansas $47,875 Louisiana $47,805 North Carolina $47,779 Missouri $47,769 Florida $47,573 Montana $47,468 Nebraska $47,367

Kentucky $47,312 South Carolina $47,111 Tennessee $46,985 Idaho $46,935 New Mexico $46,568 Oklahoma $46,487 Alabama $46,191 South Dakota $45,693

Arkansas $45,421 West Virginia $45,276 Mississippi $44,838

Top Paying Cities for Eligibility Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $50,687
Little Creek: $51,059
Magnolia: $50,985

Lincoln, DE $50,687 Little Creek, DE $51,059 Magnolia, DE $50,985 Milford, DE $50,816 Marydel, DE $50,900 Millsboro, DE $50,475 Millville, DE $50,553 Milton, DE $50,640

Nassau, DE $50,677 Ocean View, DE $50,544 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,641 Seaford, DE $50,670 Selbyville, DE $50,460 Smyrna, DE $51,094 Viola, DE $50,858 Woodside, DE $50,995

Bear, DE $50,878 Newark, DE $50,858 Claymont, DE $50,962 Delaware City, DE $50,909 Hockessin, DE $50,854 Kirkwood, DE $50,900 Middletown, DE $50,919 Montchanin, DE $50,865

New Castle, DE $50,873 Odessa, DE $50,944 Port Penn, DE $50,979 Rockland, DE $50,870 Saint Georges, DE $50,903 Townsend, DE $50,982 Winterthur, DE $50,877 Lewes, DE $50,660

Wilmington, DE $50,856 Dover, DE $51,059 Dover Afb, DE $50,790 Bethany Beach, DE $50,491 Bethel, DE $50,543 Bridgeville, DE $50,662 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,915 Cheswold, DE $51,042

Clayton, DE $51,043 Dagsboro, DE $50,456 Delmar, DE $50,375 Ellendale, DE $50,528 Felton, DE $50,812 Fenwick Island, DE $50,467 Frankford, DE $50,379 Frederica, DE $50,862

Georgetown, DE $50,437 Greenwood, DE $50,670 Harbeson, DE $50,490 Harrington, DE $50,748 Hartly, DE $50,906 Houston, DE $50,675 Kenton, DE $51,046 Laurel, DE $50,406

Yorklyn, DE $50,869

Eligibility Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Eligibility Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Eligibility Technician positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Eligibility Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Eligibility Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$66,192	$32.0	30%
Internet	$63,646	$31.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$58,554	$28.0	15%
Chemicals	$56,008	$27.0	10%
Insurance	$56,008	$27.0	10%

Eligibility Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Eligibility Technician'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 July 01, 2026

$45,298

Average $50,917/year

$57,842

$3,775

Average $4,243/month

$4,820

$871

Average $979/week

$1,112

$22

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,842	$4,820	$1,112	$28
Average	$50,917	$4,243	$979	$24
25th Percentile	$45,298	$3,775	$871	$22

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