Loan Officers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $78,780 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.88
10th percentile $42,420
90th percentile $176,100
Employed locally 190
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,420
    25th
    $57,050
    50th (median)
    $78,780
    75th
    $108,280
    90th
    $176,100

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 82% Median Loan Officers salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,990
    El Centro, CA $80,360
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $80,340

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Project Management Specialists $107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Santa Maria, CA is $37.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.53 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 6.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,420 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,050.