Loan Officers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,170 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $114,100
Employed locally 290
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $62,170
    75th
    $86,940
    90th
    $114,100

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$67,800
    Human Resources Specialists$59,100
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$59,920
    Project Management Specialists$82,070
    Training and Development Specialists$50,130
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in East Tennessee is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.15 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in East Tennessee is 16.2% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $38,030 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.