SOC 43-4131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Loan Interviewers and Clerks — Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay in Charlottesville, VA is $37,510 a year, 25.0% under the national median of $50,020 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Charlottesville, VA is $37,510 a year, 25.0% under the national median of $50,020 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,510 and $49,910. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,510 and the ninetieth at $62,330.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Richmond leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,800. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 299th of 344 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,510 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $37,510 | −25.0% |
| Median (50th) | $37,510 | −25.0% |
| 75th | $49,910 | −0.2% |
| 90th | $62,330 | +24.6% |
| Mean | $45,910 | −8.2% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | $52,800 | 710 | |
| 2 | Staunton | $49,260 | 40 | |
| 3 | Harrisonburg | $48,900 | 60 | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $48,360 | 200 | |
| 5 | Virginia Beach | $48,070 | 720 | |
| 6 | Winchester | $46,780 | 140 | |
| 7 | Lynchburg | $46,760 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charlottesville sit close to the national average, so $37,510 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,102US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,510 a year, 25.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,510 to $62,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Richmond, at $52,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Charlottesville, VA?
The median annual wage is $37,510, or $18.03 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 Charlottesville, VA is 25.0% 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 Charlottesville, VA earns more than $62,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,510 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 Richmond, at $52,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Charlottesville, VA. 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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