Loan Officers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $81,990 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.42
10th percentile $42,180
90th percentile $164,630
Employed locally 1,480
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,180
    25th
    $66,180
    50th (median)
    $81,990
    75th
    $126,480
    90th
    $164,630

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 52% Median Loan Officers salary is 48% 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
    Salinas, CA $95,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,110
    El Centro, CA $80,360
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $80,340
    Modesto, CA $79,600

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$106,680
    Accountants and Auditors$121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$139,140
    Management Analysts$141,150
    Project Management Specialists$136,250
    Human Resources Specialists$114,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in San Jose, CA is $39.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.83 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in San Jose, CA is 10.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,180 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,180.