Loan Officers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $71,880 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.56
10th percentile $42,790
90th percentile $127,250
Employed locally 160
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,790
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $71,880
    75th
    $107,780
    90th
    $127,250

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 114% Median Loan Officers salary is 14% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,160
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,450
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,220
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,040
    Sheboygan, WI $76,440
    Gainesville, FL $74,730

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Athens, GA is $34.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.07 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Athens, GA is 3.1% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,790 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.