Loan Officers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $70,160 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.73
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $162,900
Employed locally 320
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $50,110
    50th (median)
    $70,160
    75th
    $97,550
    90th
    $162,900

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 104% Median Loan Officers salary is 4% 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
    Salinas, CA $95,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,990
    El Centro, CA $80,360
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $80,340

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Bakersfield, CA is $33.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.38 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 5.4% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,110.