Loan Officers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for loan officers is $29.85 an hour ($62,090 a year). About 3,940 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($76,690). Kentucky ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for loan officers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.01 | $41,620 |
| 25% of workers | $23.01 | $47,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.85 | $62,090 |
| 75% of workers | $44.71 | $92,990 |
| 90% of workers | $59.87 | $124,520 |
Loan Officers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $71,020 | 170 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $64,460 | 1,120 |
| Elizabethtown | $64,090 | 130 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $63,760 | 420 |
| Paducah | $60,080 | 90 |
| Owensboro | $58,730 | 200 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for loan officers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 17,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $75,270 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,660 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $67,150 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $57,240 |
| Tax Preparers | $36,620 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $79,830 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $65,690 |
| Financial Examiners | $76,260 |
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