How much does a loan officer make in California?
$81,770a year
Median yearly pay for loan officers in California. That is $39.31 an hour or $6,814 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.31
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $81,770Highest 10%: $169,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $53,670 | $25.80 | |
| Median | $81,770 | $39.31 | |
| 75th | $123,000 | $59.12 | |
| 90th | $169,000 | $81.27 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $103,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $95,640 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,090 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $86,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $83,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $82,470 |
| Modesto, CA | $82,250 |
| San Diego, CA | $81,770 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $80,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,360 |
| Napa, CA | $80,070 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,810 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,190 |
| Merced, CA | $78,940 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $78,940 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,710 |
| El Centro, CA | $78,350 |
| Fresno, CA | $78,060 |
| Yuba City, CA | $77,770 |
| Redding, CA | $76,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,500 |
| Visalia, CA | $75,770 |
| Chico, CA | $68,170 |
| Oxnard, CA | $64,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for loan officers.
| 12. Iowa | $83,670 |
| 13. Delaware | $83,130 |
| 14. Maine | $81,900 |
| 15. California | $81,770 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $80,660 |
| 17. Washington | $80,120 |
| 18. South Dakota | $79,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loan officer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.31 ($81,770 a year).
Do loan officers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $81,770 against $76,690 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for loan officer pay?
California ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays loan officers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $103,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.