Loan Officers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $55,630 -25% vs national
Median hourly $26.74
10th percentile $40,300
90th percentile $114,930
Employed locally 300
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,300
    25th
    $45,150
    50th (median)
    $55,630
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $114,930

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 83% Median Loan Officers salary is 17% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $78,220
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,040
    Sheboygan, WI $76,440
    Gainesville, FL $74,730

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,550
    Accountants and Auditors $72,350
    Human Resources Specialists $63,550
    Management Analysts $89,860
    Project Management Specialists $100,950
    Training and Development Specialists $75,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Augusta, GA-SC is $26.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.74 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 25% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $40,300 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,150.