Eligibility Worker Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does an Eligibility Worker make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Eligibility Worker in Tacoma, WA is $73,056. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,667 to $81,485, with most professionals earning between $58,939 and $89,159.

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What does an Eligibility Worker do?

Common responsibilities of an Eligibility Worker

Generate required forms to the Child Support Unit in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

August 04, 2022

Determine ongoing eligibility for Income maintenance programs including General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, MFIP, DWP, and SNAP, and evaluating potential eligibility for Long-Term Care Medical Assistance, Waiver cases, Medicare Savings Programs, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, Group Residential Housing (GRH), IV-E Foster Care, Medical Assistance Foster Care, and Child Care Assistance.

October 20, 2022

Complete achievement of certain of the above specifications may not be required if, in the opinion of BBNA, a particular candidate possesses significant offsetting characteristics, such as past accomplishments, experience, education, or estimate of future potential.

December 26, 2022

Assists law enforcement and the county attorney's office in preparing cases for prosecution and provides testimony in court.

January 02, 2023

Reports to work/training/events on time and in semi-casual and/or WHC outreach attire.

January 13, 2023

Provides outreach activities at TCHC by assisting current and potential patients to gain access to health care coverage and TCHC services provided by the clinic, including health screenings, immunization and parent education.

January 20, 2023

Participates in health fairs, presentations and community outreach events.

March 24, 2023

Initiate claims for overpayments, estate monies, medical liens, SSI Interim assistance and accident reimbursement through court settlements.

May 01, 2023

Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Eligibility Worker.

May 05, 2023

Maintains caseload and agency manuals utilizing case action controls including computer printouts, office schedules, work plans, ticklers, alerts, expedited lists, etc.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Eligibility Worker in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

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65667

81485

73056

Average Total Cash Compensation

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65774

81673

73165

What is the average salary for Eligibility Worker in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Eligibility Worker in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Eligibility Worker ranges from $65,667 to $81,485 with the average base salary of $73,056. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,774 to $81,673 with the average total cash compensation of $73,165.

View Average Salary for Eligibility Worker as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,056	$65,667 - $81,485
Bonus	$110	$107 - $188
Total Pay	$73,165	$65,774 - $81,673

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Eligibility Worker Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,692 - $81,516	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,692 - $81,516	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,692 - $81,516	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,555 - $78,864	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,336 - $83,556	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,562 - $81,354	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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