Loan Officers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $78,030 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.52
10th percentile $49,130
90th percentile $158,240
Employed locally 80
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,130
    25th
    $60,090
    50th (median)
    $78,030
    75th
    $119,820
    90th
    $158,240

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 110% Median Loan Officers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Loan Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Elmira, NY $106,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,540
    District of Columbia $102,200
    New York $98,940
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $97,410
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $97,000

    Nearby metros — Loan Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $102,200
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $97,000
    Iowa City, IA $95,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $94,840
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,200
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,160

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,930
    Accountants and Auditors $76,250
    Project Management Specialists $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,440
    Human Resources Specialists $68,990
    Compliance Officers $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Ames, IA is $37.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.55 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Ames, IA is 5.2% above the national median of $74,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Loan Officers in Ames?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,130 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,090.