Loan Officers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $95,960 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.14
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $157,870
Employed locally 150
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $59,180
    50th (median)
    $95,960
    75th
    $129,670
    90th
    $157,870

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 102% Median Loan Officers salary is 2% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,990
    El Centro, CA $80,360
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $80,340
    Modesto, CA $79,600

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,100
    Accountants and Auditors $84,860
    Management Analysts $95,270
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Project Management Specialists $101,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Salinas, CA is $46.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.22 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Salinas, CA is 29.4% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,180.