Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $81,770 | $75,854 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $39.31 | $36.47 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $73,866.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Loan Officer in California is $81,770, or about $39.31 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Loan Officers is $75,854. California is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level loan officers in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 25,790 loan officer jobs on record and a median salary of $81,770, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.