Loan Officers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $61,040 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $133,150
Employed locally 640
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $82,550
    90th
    $133,150

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 101% Median Loan Officers salary is 1% 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $97,000

    Nearby metros — Loan Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,870
    Hattiesburg, MS $59,810
    Williamsport, PA $59,390
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $48,710

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,390
    Management Analysts $58,030
    Project Management Specialists $74,240
    Human Resources Specialists $61,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,820
    Training and Development Specialists $59,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Jackson, MS is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.55 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Jackson, MS is 17.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.