What is a loan officer's hourly pay rate?

The median hourly wage for loan officers was $36.87 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which equals a median annual wage of $76,690. Hourly pay ranged from $18.96 at the 10th percentile to $73.65 at the 90th percentile.

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