Loan Officers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $97,000 +30.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.64
10th percentile $51,520
90th percentile $140,410
Employed locally 1,050
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,520
    25th
    $64,880
    50th (median)
    $97,000
    75th
    $127,340
    90th
    $140,410

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 115% Median Loan Officers salary is 15% 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
    Salinas, CA $95,960

    Nearby metros — Loan Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $102,200
    Iowa City, IA $95,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $94,840
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,200
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,160
    Virginia $79,600

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Project Management Specialists $93,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Des Moines, IA is $46.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.80 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Des Moines, IA is 30.8% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,520 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,880.