Loan Interviewers and Clerk Salary in 2026

    SOC: 43-4131.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $48,950
    per year
    Salary Range
    $36K – $66K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    173,100
    employed
    Job Growth
    -2.3%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Loan Interviewers and Clerks Make?

    Loan Interviewers and Clerks earn a median annual salary of $48,950 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $36,360 at the 10th percentile to $65,910 at the 90th percentile — a range of $29,550. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $77,730.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$36,360
    25th percentile$42,720
    Median (50th)$48,950
    75th percentile$59,520
    90th percentile$65,910
    10th: $36,360Median: $48,95090th: $65,910
    Section 02

    Loan Interviewers and Clerk Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$77,730
    Delaware$58,870
    Washington$58,860
    Maryland$58,260
    California$57,790
    Connecticut$57,680
    New York$56,300
    New Hampshire$55,620
    Massachusetts$55,090
    Colorado$53,120
    New Jersey$52,760
    Rhode Island$52,670
    Oregon$51,890
    Nevada$51,320
    Florida$50,920
    Virginia$50,910
    Alaska$50,800
    Hawaii$50,760
    North Dakota$50,470
    Illinois$50,330
    North Carolina$50,100
    Minnesota$50,070
    Ohio$49,370
    Texas$49,180
    Arizona$48,910
    Vermont$48,790
    Iowa$48,390
    Maine$48,390
    Michigan$48,380
    Wisconsin$48,020
    Montana$47,840
    Missouri$47,560
    Nebraska$47,270
    Utah$47,120
    Wyoming$47,060
    Kentucky$47,040
    Kansas$46,940
    Indiana$46,790
    Tennessee$46,740
    Idaho$46,700
    Pennsylvania$46,050
    Georgia$45,950
    Oklahoma$45,540
    South Carolina$45,210
    South Dakota$44,930
    Louisiana$44,860
    Alabama$44,690
    Arkansas$44,600
    New Mexico$41,830
    West Virginia$38,770
    Mississippi$38,670
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Loan Interviewers and Clerks

    District of Columbia
    Highest paying
    $77,730
    top metro salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $66,320
    $-11,410 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $63,070
    $-14,660 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $61,330
    $-16,400 vs highest
    Vallejo, CA
    $61,120
    $-16,610 vs highest
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
    $60,150
    $-17,580 vs highest
    Manchester-Nashua, NH
    $60,010
    $-17,720 vs highest
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
    $59,240
    $-18,490 vs highest
    Section 04

    Loan Interviewers and Clerk Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$36,360 – $42,720
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$48,950
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$59,520
    Senior (15+ yrs)$65,910+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Loan Interviewers and Clerk

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Loan Interviewers and Clerks in District of Columbia earn $77,730 — $28,780 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($59,520) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Loan Interviewers and Clerk Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Loan Interviewers and Clerkthis career$48,950
    Financial Manager$161,700
    Credit Analyst$80,970
    Personal Financial Advisor$102,140
    Insurance Underwriter$79,880

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 43-4131.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.