Loan Officers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $81,200 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.04
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $159,310
Employed locally 2,270
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $61,420
    50th (median)
    $81,200
    75th
    $121,930
    90th
    $159,310

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 79% Median Loan Officers salary is 21% 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
    District of Columbia $102,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,110
    Corvallis, OR $84,030
    State College, PA $83,220
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $83,140
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,160

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,200
    Accountants and Auditors $95,680
    Project Management Specialists $109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,670
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Denver, CO is $39.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.56 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Denver, CO is 9.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,420.