Loan Officers

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

SOC: 13-2072.00

Common Job Titles

Commercial Loan OfficerFinancial Aid CounselorLoan CounselorLoan Officer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Loan Officers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

290,530

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$38,490
10% of workers earn the following or more$145,780
Workers on average earn$86,020

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.7/5
  • Economics and Accounting3.9/5
  • English Language3.8/5
  • Mathematics3.7/5
  • Sales and Marketing3.5/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareZoom

Technology Skills

1003 Uniform Residential Loan ApplicationAmortization loan softwareBankers Systems Rembrandt Lending SystemBottom Line LoanMaster Loan ServicingCGI-AMS BureauLink EnterpriseCGI-AMS CACS EnterpriseCGI-AMS StrataCalifornia Infinite LPS

Tools & Equipment

10-key calculatorsAutodialersDesktop computersNotebook computersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAScannersTablet computers