Loan Officers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,130 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.58
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $124,190
Employed locally 130
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $51,130
    75th
    $78,100
    90th
    $124,190

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $63,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,790
    Project Management Specialists $82,440
    Human Resources Specialists $58,590
    Compliance Officers $53,080
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Southwest Louisiana is $24.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.56 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 31.1% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.