📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Loan Officers Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$120,246
per year
Median
$100,295
per year
Hourly
$57.81
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$63,951
25th Percentile — Junior$93,177
50th Percentile — Median$100,295
75th Percentile — Senior$158,936
90th Percentile — Top Earners$186,554
💡 Top-earning Loan Officerss in California make up to $186,554 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$101.2k
2021
$104.8k
2022
$108.5k
2023
$112.3k
2024
$116.2k
2025
$120.2k
2026
📈 Loan Officers salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Loan Officers Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $186,381 +55.0% High
San Diego $177,964 +48.0% High
San Jose $206,823 +72.0% High
San Francisco $222,455 +85.0% High
Fresno $129,866 +8.0% High
Sacramento $146,700 +22.0% High
Long Beach $174,357 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $129,866 +8.0% High
Anaheim $170,749 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $168,344 +40.0% High
Riverside $153,915 +28.0% High
Stockton $141,890 +18.0% High
Irvine $186,381 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $141,890 +18.0% High
Modesto $134,676 +12.0% High
Fontana $146,700 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $138,283 +15.0% High
Glendale $177,964 +48.0% High
Fremont $192,394 +60.0% High
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Loan Officers Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Loan Officerss. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $120,246 per year, California's Loan Officers salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $63,951–$93,177, while experienced Loan Officerss can command $158,936–$186,554.

Looking ahead, the Loan Officers profession in California is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Loan Officers salary in California is $120,246 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $84,680.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Loan Officerss the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Loan Officers employment.
  • At $120,246/year, California Loan Officers salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $84,680/year.