Loan Interviewers and Clerks Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for loan interviewers and clerks in the U.S. is $50,020 ($24.05 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $50,020
- Mean annual wage
- $52,520
- Median hourly wage
- $24.05
- Employment
- 164,790
164,790 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,330 | $17.95 |
| 25th percentile | $45,120 | $21.69 |
| Median (50th) | $50,020 | $24.05 |
| 75th percentile | $60,600 | $29.14 |
| 90th percentile | $69,770 | $33.55 |
Highest-paying states for loan interviewers and clerks
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $77,080 | 140 |
| Maryland | $59,430 | 1,590 |
| Connecticut | $58,980 | 970 |
| Massachusetts | $58,940 | 2,080 |
| New Jersey | $58,760 | 3,620 |
| Washington | $58,740 | 3,290 |
| New York | $58,120 | 4,780 |
| North Carolina | $57,780 | 4,800 |
| Delaware | $57,760 | 950 |
| Oregon | $57,650 | 1,920 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $39,120 median annual wage
- Alabama: $40,300 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $42,490 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $45,140 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $45,230 median annual wage
About this occupation
Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.
Typical tasks
- Answer questions and advise customers regarding loans and transactions.
- Present loan and repayment schedules to customers.
- Order property insurance or mortgage insurance policies to ensure protection against loss on mortgaged property.
- Schedule and conduct closings of mortgage transactions.
- Verify and examine information and accuracy of loan application and closing documents.
- Assemble and compile documents for loan closings, such as title abstracts, insurance forms, loan forms, and tax receipts.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 20.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 34.3% |
| Associate's degree | 14.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.3% |
| Master's degree | 3.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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