Loan Interviewers and Clerks Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for loan interviewers and clerkss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$74,550
- Maryland$59,570
- Washington$59,300
- New York$58,920
- Hawaii$58,560
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$42,350
- Alabama$42,490
- West Virginia$42,860
- Louisiana$44,720
- Arkansas$45,910
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $74,550 | $77,080 | $36 | +41.9% | 140 |
| 2 | Maryland | $59,570 | $59,430 | $29 | +13.4% | 1,590 |
| 3 | Washington | $59,300 | $58,740 | $29 | +12.9% | 3,290 |
| 4 | New York | $58,920 | $58,120 | $28 | +12.2% | 4,780 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $58,560 | $55,410 | $28 | +11.5% | 450 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $58,420 | $58,760 | $28 | +11.2% | 3,620 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $57,830 | $58,980 | $28 | +10.1% | 970 |
| 8 | Nevada | $57,460 | $57,070 | $28 | +9.4% | 1,520 |
| 9 | Delaware | $57,380 | $57,760 | $28 | +9.3% | 950 |
| 10 | California | $57,220 | $57,300 | $28 | +8.9% | 14,680 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $56,810 | $58,940 | $27 | +8.2% | 2,080 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $56,550 | $56,040 | $27 | +7.7% | 520 |
| 13 | Oregon | $55,980 | $57,650 | $27 | +6.6% | 1,920 |
| 14 | Colorado | $55,570 | $56,760 | $27 | +5.8% | 2,500 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $55,320 | $57,780 | $27 | +5.3% | 4,800 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $54,320 | $51,760 | $26 | +3.4% | 2,850 |
| 17 | Arizona | $54,280 | $50,120 | $26 | +3.4% | 4,700 |
| 18 | Alaska | $54,270 | $51,470 | $26 | +3.3% | 330 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $54,100 | $51,290 | $26 | +3% | 980 |
| 20 | Illinois | $53,580 | $50,000 | $26 | +2% | 6,850 |
| 21 | Michigan | $53,510 | $51,500 | $26 | +1.9% | 7,930 |
| 22 | Virginia | $53,410 | $50,140 | $26 | +1.7% | 3,990 |
| 23 | Iowa | $53,220 | $50,080 | $26 | +1.3% | 2,380 |
| 24 | Florida | $52,680 | $50,510 | $25 | +0.3% | 10,690 |
| 25 | Texas | $52,560 | $49,980 | $25 | +0.1% | 17,090 |
| 26 | Maine | $52,450 | $50,020 | $25 | -0.1% | 650 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $52,410 | $51,560 | $25 | -0.2% | 650 |
| 28 | Ohio | $51,760 | $49,150 | $25 | -1.4% | 5,800 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $51,690 | $48,970 | $25 | -1.6% | 1,010 |
| 30 | Vermont | $51,430 | $50,060 | $25 | -2.1% | 290 |
| 31 | Kansas | $51,310 | $47,640 | $25 | -2.3% | 2,770 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $50,880 | $47,950 | $24 | -3.1% | 300 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $50,760 | $48,930 | $24 | -3.4% | 4,270 |
| 34 | Montana | $49,870 | $48,460 | $24 | -5% | 640 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $49,760 | $47,910 | $24 | -5.3% | 3,690 |
| 36 | Utah | $49,490 | $48,110 | $24 | -5.8% | 2,820 |
| 37 | Idaho | $49,280 | $48,090 | $24 | -6.2% | 1,240 |
| 38 | Georgia | $49,140 | $48,310 | $24 | -6.4% | 4,020 |
| 39 | Missouri | $49,040 | $47,170 | $24 | -6.6% | 5,080 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $48,490 | $47,350 | $23 | -7.7% | 4,330 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $48,390 | $46,100 | $23 | -7.9% | 880 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $47,990 | $47,210 | $23 | -8.6% | 3,300 |
| 43 | Indiana | $47,690 | $47,310 | $23 | -9.2% | 3,350 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $47,600 | $47,000 | $23 | -9.4% | 1,710 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $47,150 | $45,230 | $23 | -10.2% | 3,990 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $46,990 | $47,500 | $23 | -10.5% | 2,820 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $45,910 | $45,140 | $22 | -12.6% | 1,970 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $44,720 | $46,700 | $22 | -14.9% | 2,010 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $42,860 | $42,490 | $21 | -18.4% | 840 |
| 50 | Alabama | $42,490 | $40,300 | $20 | -19.1% | 2,960 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $42,350 | $39,120 | $20 | -19.4% | 1,770 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 461 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salinas, CA | $65,160 | $65,410 | 60 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $62,530 | $66,190 | 820 |
| 3 | Vallejo, CA | $62,160 | $62,970 | 100 |
| 4 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $61,630 | $59,170 | 110 |
| 5 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $61,350 | $60,360 | 60 |
| 6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,330 | $61,880 | 1,700 |
| 7 | North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $61,280 | $60,170 | 70 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,060 | $62,780 | 1,690 |
| 9 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $61,010 | $61,960 | 250 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $60,680 | $62,590 | 140 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing loan interviewers and clerkss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $65,140 | $65,470 | 140 |
| 2 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $65,140 | $65,470 | 140 |
| 3 | Social Advocacy Organizations | $62,990 | $60,790 | 100 |
| 4 | Junior Colleges | $62,970 | $61,960 | 180 |
| 5 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $62,470 | $61,560 | 470 |
| 6 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $62,170 | $58,880 | 50 |
| 7 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $62,160 | $60,120 | 170 |
| 8 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $62,160 | $60,120 | 170 |
| 9 | Business Support Services | $60,810 | $56,030 | 730 |
| 10 | Construction of Buildings | $60,760 | $60,770 | 540 |
| 11 | Residential Building Construction | $60,760 | $60,700 | 540 |
| 12 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $60,750 | $59,570 | 30 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do loan interviewers and clerks make in the U.S.?
The median loan interviewers and clerks salary in the United States is $50,020 per year (mean $52,520), and about 80% earn between $37,330 and $69,770.
How much do loan interviewers and clerks make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,520 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays loan interviewers and clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for loan interviewers and clerks at $74,550 per year (median $77,080).
What is the job outlook for loan interviewers and clerks?
Employment is projected to change -2.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 13,300 openings per year.