Loan Officers Salary in California
Loan Officers in California earn a median of $81,770 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($76,690)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,790
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,460; the top 10% earn over $169,040. Nationally the range is $39,430 to $153,180.
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- Financial Managers$180,770 median in California
Loan Officers pay in California
How much do loan officers make in California?
The median is $81,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,460 and the top 10% earn over $169,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for loan officers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $76,690). Living costs are not included.