Ramsey County, Minnesota / Financial Assistance Services / Eligibility Specialist

Job-title file

Eligibility Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

286 employees hold this title in Financial Assistance Services. Median total compensation for the role is $51,957, below the department median of $55,539.

Employees: 286
Total payroll: $12.3M
Role median: $51,957
Agency median: $55,539
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$655$84,332+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 286 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Eligibility Specialist pay vs. the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area

Across all employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area, the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — about 1,380 people — is $63,220. Financial Assistance Services pays a median base salary of $53,506 for this role, 15% below that figure — about the 13th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Financial Assistance Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$51,680

$60,420

$63,220

$72,950

$79,650

Financial Assistance Services median · $53,506

The bar is the range of annual wages for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs across every employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Financial Assistance Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — about 154,800 people — is $54,210. Financial Assistance Services’s median base salary is 1% below that national figure, about the 48th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,900

$45,910

$54,210

$63,610

$74,690

Financial Assistance Services median · $53,506

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 208 of 286 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Financial Assistance Services is $51,957, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Ramsey County, Minnesota

Eligibility Specialist is held in 2 Ramsey County, Minnesota departments. In Financial Assistance Services, the median of $51,957 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Housing Stability

$73,332 · 1

Median total compensation for the Eligibility Specialist role in other Ramsey County, Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Eligibility Specialist beyond Ramsey County, Minnesota

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In Ramsey County, Minnesota, the median of $52,121 ranks #2 of 5. See Eligibility Specialist across all of Ramsey County, Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$69,014 · 109

$51,927 · 2,273

$47,603 · 596

$37,799 · 2,891

Median total compensation for comparable Eligibility Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Keith Craigwell

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$37,219

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,219
Hourly rate: $24
Hire date: 2015-09-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/GA-MSACaseManagement
Earn Code: 117
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Keith Craigwell is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,219. Union affiliation: Chs.

Timia Chandler

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$37,013

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $35,873
Overtime: $971
Other pay: $170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,013
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2023-01-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/SNAPCaseManagement1
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Timia Chandler is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,013. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Peter Moua

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$37,012

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,397
Overtime: $115
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,012
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/IntakeUnit1
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Peter Moua serves as a Eligibility Specialist within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,012. Union affiliation: Chs.

Dennis Ryan

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,999

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,999
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/Administration
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Dennis Ryan holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,999. Union affiliation: Chs.

Dominic Smith

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,897

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,897
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/Administration
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Dominic Smith holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,897. Union affiliation: Chs.

Lanny Thao

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,897

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,897
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Fasd/Mfip-Ccap-Bsf1
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Lanny Thao works as a Eligibility Specialist for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Lanny earned $36,897 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Jenny Moua

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,897

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,897
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/MFIP-CCAPCommBasedServ
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Jenny Moua serves as a Eligibility Specialist within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,897. Union affiliation: Chs.

Pang Moua

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,897

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,897
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/CSS1CM-LTCF-HCO-Waiver
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Pang Moua serves as a Eligibility Specialist within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,897. They are represented by Chs.

Sarah Yang

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,897

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,897
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/GA-MSACaseManagement
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Sarah Yang works as a Eligibility Specialist for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $36,897 in 2025. Union affiliation: Chs.

Arabella Villegas

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,526

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $35,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,526
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Fasd/Mfip-Ccap-Bsf1
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Arabella Villegas is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $36,526. They are represented by Chs.

Shari Alvarez

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,509

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $36,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,509
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/CSS4Intake&CM-HCO-Waiver
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Shari Alvarez holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,509. Union affiliation: Chs.

Neteyah James

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,461

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $35,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,461
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/ResourceTrainers&Intake
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Neteyah James works as a Eligibility Specialist for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Neteyah earned $36,461 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Macy Vang

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,323

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $35,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,323
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Fasd/Mfip-Ccap-Bsf2
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Macy Vang serves as a Eligibility Specialist within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,323. They are represented by Chs.

Meng Vang

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$36,291

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $35,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,291
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-03-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Fasd/Mfip-Ccap-Bsf2
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Meng Vang works as a Eligibility Specialist for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Meng earned $36,291 in 2025. Union affiliation: Chs.

Tufi Xiong

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$35,939

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $33,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,991
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,939
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2024-11-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/IntakeUnit1
Earn Code: 902
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jul 18, 2025

Tufi Xiong is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $35,939. Union affiliation: Chs.

Angela Williams

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$35,656

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $35,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,656
Hourly rate: $30
Hire date: 2025-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/Mnsure4
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Angela Williams is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $35,656. They are represented by Chs.

Vang Lor

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$34,490

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $33,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,490
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2024-11-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/GA-MSACaseManagement
Earn Code: 902
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jul 23, 2025

Vang Lor works as a Eligibility Specialist for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Vang earned $34,490 in 2025. They are represented by Chs.