Loan Officers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for loan officers is $29.38 an hour ($61,110 a year). About 2,810 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($76,690). Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for loan officers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.32 | $38,100 |
| 25% of workers | $23.56 | $49,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.38 | $61,110 |
| 75% of workers | $40.14 | $83,490 |
| 90% of workers | $59.82 | $124,420 |
Loan Officers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $73,070 | 150 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $62,530 | 110 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $62,240 | 470 |
| Hammond | $61,180 | 80 |
| Alexandria | $60,150 | 110 |
| Monroe | $59,150 | 190 |
| Baton Rouge | $59,080 | 570 |
| Lafayette | $58,960 | 340 |
| Lake Charles | $56,550 | 130 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $52,730 | 220 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for loan officers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $73,810 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $59,860 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $75,680 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $76,540 |
| Tax Preparers | $38,740 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $62,910 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $49,940 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $58,440 |
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