SOC 434131

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

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.

National Median

$48,950

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$48,950

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,360

Experienced (90th pct)

$65,910

Total Employed

173,100

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,360 - $42,720
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$42,720 - $59,520
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$59,520 - $65,910

Highest Paying Locations for Loan Interviewers and Clerks

District of Columbia

$77,730

+58.8% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$66,320

+35.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$63,070

+28.8% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$61,330

+25.3% vs national

Boulder, CO

$61,160

+24.9% vs national

Loan Interviewers and Clerks Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
District of Columbia	$77,730	120
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$66,320	760
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$63,070	1,810
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$61,330	1,570
Boulder, CO	$61,160	80
Vallejo, CA	$61,120	110
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$60,150	160
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$60,010	200
Napa, CA	$59,900	30
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$59,240	860
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$59,060	360
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$58,960	2,540
Delaware	$58,870	820
Washington	$58,860	3,220
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$58,860	4,450
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$58,600	1,100
Salinas, CA	$58,390	70
Maryland	$58,260	1,690
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$58,250	130
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$58,060	90
California	$57,790	14,060
Connecticut	$57,680	1,170
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$57,590	50
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$57,010	130
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$56,970	380
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$56,930	110
Port St. Lucie, FL	$56,800	160
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$56,520	2,030
Jacksonville, FL	$56,420	1,410
Bellingham, WA	$56,390	130
New York	$56,300	4,650
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$56,250	N/A
Yakima, WA	$56,110	50
Greeley, CO	$55,800	70
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$55,670	340
New Hampshire	$55,620	600
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$55,590	2,060
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$55,550	1,230
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$55,510	4,410
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$55,280	440
Massachusetts	$55,090	2,690
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$54,990	1,050
Greensboro-High Point, NC	$54,900	530
New Haven, CT	$54,700	110
Springfield, MA	$54,210	100
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$54,170	950
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$54,070	160
Lewiston-Auburn, ME	$53,870	120
Longview-Kelso, WA	$53,610	60
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$53,410	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Loan Interviewers and Clerks?

The national median annual salary for Loan Interviewers and Clerks is $48,950, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Loan Interviewers and Clerkss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Loan Interviewers and Clerkss is District of Columbia, with a median salary of $77,730.

How much can an experienced Loan Interviewers and Clerks make?

Top-earning Loan Interviewers and Clerkss (90th percentile) make $65,910 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.