How Much Does a Loan Officer Assistant Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$50,020
Loan officer assistants in the U.S. earn a median of $50,020 a year, or $24.05 an hour. Half of loan officer assistants earn more than $50,020 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $69,770.
Pay percentiles for loan officer assistants
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.95 | $37,330 |
| 25th | $21.69 | $45,120 |
| 50th (median) | $24.05 | $50,020 |
| 75th | $29.14 | $60,600 |
| 90th | $33.55 | $69,770 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Loan Interviewers and Clerks (SOC 43-4131). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for loan officer assistants
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $77,080 | $37.06 | +54% |
| Maryland | $59,430 | $28.57 | +19% |
| Connecticut | $58,980 | $28.35 | +18% |
| Massachusetts | $58,940 | $28.34 | +18% |
| New Jersey | $58,760 | $28.25 | +17% |
| Washington | $58,740 | $28.24 | +17% |
| New York | $58,120 | $27.94 | +16% |
| North Carolina | $57,780 | $27.78 | +16% |
| Delaware | $57,760 | $27.77 | +15% |
| Oregon | $57,650 | $27.72 | +15% |
| United States | $50,020 | $24.05 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many loan officer assistants are there?
BLS counts about 164,790 loan officer assistants employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Loan Interviewers and Clerks”. The most jobs are in Texas (17,090), California (14,680) and Florida (10,690).
The mean (average) annual wage is $52,520, higher than the median of $50,020.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,168
- Biweekly
- $1,924
- Weekly
- $962
- Daily (8 hours)
- $192
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do loan officer assistants make an hour?
The median hourly wage for loan officer assistants is $24.05. The middle 50% earn between $21.69 and $29.14 an hour.
Which state pays loan officer assistants the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for loan officer assistants at $77,080, +54% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for loan officer assistants?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of loan officer assistants earn less than $37,330 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.