Loan Officers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $74,460 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.80
10th percentile $42,990
90th percentile $113,040
Employed locally 440
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,990
    25th
    $49,310
    50th (median)
    $74,460
    75th
    $90,420
    90th
    $113,040

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 105% Median Loan Officers salary is 5% 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
    Bowling Green, KY $79,740
    Elizabethtown, KY $76,030
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $73,370
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $70,490
    Paducah, KY-IL $69,160
    Kentucky $68,600

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,630
    Human Resources Specialists $65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Lexington, KY is $35.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Lexington, KY is 0.4% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,990 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,310.