Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $94,520 | $75,854 | +25% |
| Median hourly wage | $45.44 | $36.47 | +25% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $91,678.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Loan Officer in Colorado is $94,520, or about $45.44 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Loan Officers is $75,854. Colorado is +25% above the national median.
Entry-level loan officers in Colorado typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,230 loan officer jobs on record and a median salary of $94,520, Colorado offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, loan officers rank 156 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 79% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $120,300, Project Management Specialists at $110,050, Management Analysts at $104,750 — all figures are median annual wages for Colorado.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, loan officers rank 156 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 79% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Colorado | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $120,300 | $1,050 |
| Project Management Specialists | $110,050 | $32,390 |
| Management Analysts | $104,750 | $14,360 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $103,850 | $8,040 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $100,640 | $2,040 |
| Financial Examiners | $99,610 | $1,910 |
Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 738 occupations in Colorado.