SOC 43-4131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Loan Interviewers and Clerks — Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Bloomington, IN is $46,700 per year, close to the national median of $50,020 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Bloomington, IN is $46,700 per year, close to the national median of $50,020 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,690 to $49,050.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Elkhart leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 180th of 275 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,370 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $45,690 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $46,700 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $49,050 | −1.9% |
| 90th | $57,250 | +14.5% |
| Mean | $46,720 | −6.6% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $49,210 | 100 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $48,120 | 280 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $48,060 | 50 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $47,600 | 160 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $47,530 | 1,050 | |
| 6 | Kokomo | $46,560 | 40 | |
| 7 | Evansville | $45,190 | 150 | |
| 8 | Muncie | $45,190 | 200 | |
| 9 | Terre Haute | $44,980 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,700 goes as far as $50,054 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,054US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,700 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,370 to $57,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $49,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Bloomington, IN?
The median annual wage is $46,700, or $22.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,020, so pay in Bloomington, IN is 6.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bloomington, IN earns more than $57,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Elkhart, at $49,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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