Loan Officers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $67,280 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.35
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $130,320
Employed locally 300
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $49,330
    50th (median)
    $67,280
    75th
    $98,480
    90th
    $130,320

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 106% Median Loan Officers salary is 6% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $91,900
    State College, PA $83,220
    Napa, CA $77,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $76,910
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $75,370
    Grants Pass, OR $74,520

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,530
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820
    Project Management Specialists $88,600
    Training and Development Specialists $58,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Scranton, PA is $32.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.01 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Scranton, PA is 9.3% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,330.