Loan Interviewers and Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,640 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $44,850
90th percentile $60,800
Employed locally 330
National median $48,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,850
    25th
    $45,780
    50th (median)
    $49,640
    75th
    $55,000
    90th
    $60,800

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Loan Interviewers and Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $77,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,330
    Boulder, CO $61,160
    Vallejo, CA $61,120

    Nearby metros — Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,250
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $54,170
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $53,870
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $53,410
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $51,850
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $51,820

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,720
    Customer Service Representatives$46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Interviewers and Clerks make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Portland, ME is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Loan Interviewers and Clerks salaries?

    The median Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 1.4% above the national median of $48,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Portland?

    Entry-level Loan Interviewers and Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $44,850 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,780.