Loan Officers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for loan officers is $44.67 an hour ($92,920 a year). About 6,200 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($76,690). New Jersey ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for loan officers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.27 | $50,490 |
| 25% of workers | $30.16 | $62,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.67 | $92,920 |
| 75% of workers | $63.40 | $131,870 |
| 90% of workers | $81.38 | $169,280 |
Loan Officers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $90,430 | 330 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $84,260 | 90 |
| Vineland | $78,540 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $100,830 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $108,610 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $158,570 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $98,630 |
| Tax Preparers | $43,420 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $96,220 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $129,220 |
| Financial Examiners | $106,410 |
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