Loan Officers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $70,730 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.01
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $132,580
Employed locally 2,820
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $70,730
    75th
    $98,040
    90th
    $132,580

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 90% Median Loan Officers salary is 10% 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
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $97,410
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $97,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,110
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $86,490
    Vermont $86,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $83,140

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,770
    Project Management Specialists $93,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $89,040
    Human Resources Specialists $65,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,210
    Management Analysts $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $34.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.64 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.