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  1. Occupations
  2. Loan Officers

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 Officer
  • Financial Aid Counselor
  • Loan Counselor
  • Loan 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

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $38,490. 25th percentile: U.S. $50,460. 50th percentile: U.S. $74,180. 75th percentile: U.S. $101,920. 90th percentile: U.S. $145,780. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • SAP software
  • Zoom

Technology Skills

  • 1003 Uniform Residential Loan Application
  • Amortization loan software
  • Bankers Systems Rembrandt Lending System
  • Bottom Line LoanMaster Loan Servicing
  • CGI-AMS BureauLink Enterprise
  • CGI-AMS CACS Enterprise
  • CGI-AMS Strata
  • California Infinite LPS
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Autodialers
  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers
  • Personal digital assistants PDA
  • Scanners
  • Tablet computers

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Loan Interviewers and Clerks 43-4131.00
  • Credit Analysts 13-2041.00
  • Credit Counselors 13-2071.00
  • Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 43-4041.00
  • Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052.00

Moderately Similar

  • Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 41-3031.00
  • Financial Managers 11-3031.00
  • Financial and Investment Analysts 13-2051.00
  • New Accounts Clerks 43-4141.00
  • Bill and Account Collectors 43-3011.00

Related

  • Brokerage Clerks 43-4011.00
  • Insurance Underwriters 13-2053.00
  • Financial Examiners 13-2061.00
  • Insurance Sales Agents 41-3021.00
  • Tellers 43-3071.00
  • Real Estate Brokers 41-9021.00
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 43-3031.00
  • Accountants and Auditors 13-2011.00
  • Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 43-9041.00
  • Tax Preparers 13-2082.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Bachelor's DegreeFinance (BSBA)Issuer: University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Bachelor's DegreeFinance, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeFinanceIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeFinanceIssuer: Alabama A&M University
  • Bachelor's DegreeFinanceIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Master's DegreeFinance — MSIssuer: Auburn University
  • Bachelor's DegreeFinanceIssuer: Auburn University
  • Bachelor's DegreeFinance, BSIssuer: University of Alabama
  • Short-Term CertificateBanking and FinanceIssuer: Lawson State Community College
  • CourseGlobal Financial MarketsIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)