Loan Officers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $78,220 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.61
10th percentile $44,210
90th percentile $149,370
Employed locally 5,550
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,210
    25th
    $59,270
    50th (median)
    $78,220
    75th
    $108,470
    90th
    $149,370

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 91% Median Loan Officers salary is 9% below 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
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,040
    Sheboygan, WI $76,440
    Gainesville, FL $74,730
    Michigan $72,680

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,900
    Accountants and Auditors$82,340
    Management Analysts$101,220
    Project Management Specialists$102,760
    Human Resources Specialists$69,700
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Atlanta, GA is $37.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.52 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,210 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,270.