Loan Officers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $82,070 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.46
10th percentile $54,000
90th percentile $140,220
Employed locally 220
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,000
    25th
    $61,500
    50th (median)
    $82,070
    75th
    $110,690
    90th
    $140,220

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 98% Median Loan Officers salary is 2% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $94,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,110
    Fargo, ND-MN $89,860
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $86,510
    Vineland, NJ $82,490
    Minot, ND $79,790

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,430
    Human Resources Specialists $76,210
    Project Management Specialists $84,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,140
    Compliance Officers $67,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Bismarck, ND is $39.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.94 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Bismarck, ND is 10.6% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,000 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,500.