Loan Officers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $60,730 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $102,190
Employed locally 300
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $78,530
    90th
    $102,190

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 84% Median Loan Officers salary is 16% 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
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $97,410
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $97,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,110
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $86,490
    Vermont $86,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $83,140

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$56,330
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,700
    Compliance Officers$43,470
    Management Analysts$72,360
    Human Resources Specialists$59,160
    Project Management Specialists$80,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Jefferson City, MO is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.89 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 18.1% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.