Loan Officers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $78,350 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.67
10th percentile $39,490
90th percentile $152,930
Employed locally 2,240
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,490
    25th
    $58,270
    50th (median)
    $78,350
    75th
    $105,950
    90th
    $152,930

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Cleveland, OH $76,740
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $76,630
    Springfield, OH $72,800
    Ohio $69,220
    Johnson City, TN $68,510
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $68,210

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,910
    Management Analysts $80,740
    Human Resources Specialists $71,420
    Project Management Specialists $100,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Columbus, OH is $37.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.66 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Columbus, OH is 5.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,490 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,270.