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Loan Officers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #45 of 51 · KY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of loan officerss in Kentucky earn between $41,620 and $124,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean loan officers salary in Kentucky is $74,870, about 14.7% below the U.S. average ($87,790). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | $71,020 | $79,080 | 170 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $67,200 | $78,210 | 280 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $65,480 | $72,540 | 160 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $64,460 | $77,620 | 1,120 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $64,090 | $74,370 | 130 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $63,760 | $81,070 | 420 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $63,610 | $74,870 | 360 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $62,180 | $70,500 | 360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do loan officers make in Kentucky?
The median loan officers salary in Kentucky is $62,090 per year (mean $74,870), and about 80% earn between $41,620 and $124,520.
How much do loan officers make per hour in Kentucky?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $74,870 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Kentucky a high-paying state for loan officers?
Kentucky ranks #45 of 51 states for loan officers pay. Its mean salary of $74,870 is about 14.7% below the U.S. average of $87,790.
Which metro areas in Kentucky pay loan officers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky for loan officers are Bowling Green, KY ($71,020), West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area ($67,200), East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area ($65,480), by median annual wage.