How much does a loan officer make in Columbia?
$81,850a year
Median yearly pay for loan officers in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $39.35 an hour or $6,821 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.35
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,770Median: $81,850Highest 10%: $131,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| 25th | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| Median | $81,850 | $39.35 | |
| 75th | $95,570 | $45.95 | |
| 90th | $131,600 | $63.27 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for loan officers.
| Kansas City, MO | $82,330 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $76,400 |
| Springfield, MO | $76,040 |
| St. Louis, MO | $74,510 |
| Joplin, MO | $70,170 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $64,430 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $63,080 |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $101,600 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $85,130 |
| Management Analyst | $84,870 |
| Financial Specialist | $81,600 |
| Project Management Specialist | $80,870 |
| Financial Examiner | $77,420 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $73,070 |
| Logistician | $72,180 |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $71,300 |
| Cost Estimator | $68,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loan officer make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $39.35 ($81,850 a year).
Do loan officers make more in Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $81,850 against $76,690 nationally, 7% more.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $73,660, so Columbia pays 11% more.
Where does Columbia rank for loan officer pay?
67 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a loan officer make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,600 or more.
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.