Loan Officers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for loan officers is $30.39 an hour ($63,220 a year). About 4,140 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($76,690). South Carolina ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for loan officers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.83 | $37,080 |
| 25% of workers | $22.68 | $47,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.39 | $63,220 |
| 75% of workers | $44.11 | $91,750 |
| 90% of workers | $68.40 | $142,260 |
Loan Officers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $65,580 | 700 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $65,170 | 240 |
| Columbia | $64,660 | 570 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $61,990 | 790 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $61,920 | 130 |
| Spartanburg | $61,430 | 140 |
| Florence | $60,670 | 130 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,560 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $93,670 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,330 |
| Tax Preparers | $39,220 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $59,110 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $76,400 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $79,570 |
| Credit Analysts | $77,530 |
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