SOC 43-4131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Loan Interviewers and Clerks — Joplin
Joplin, MO-KS · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Joplin, MO is $44,690 per year, 10.7% below the national median of $50,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Joplin, MO is $44,690 per year, 10.7% below the national median of $50,020. Half of workers earn between $36,990 and $48,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,480 and the ninetieth at $57,370.
Employment stands at 140, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kansas City records the highest median at $50,650. Of the 283 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 183rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | −31.1% |
| 25th | $36,990 | −26.0% |
| Median (50th) | $44,690 | −10.7% |
| 75th | $48,780 | −2.5% |
| 90th | $57,370 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $44,540 | −11.0% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | $50,650 | 1,850 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $49,790 | 2,000 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $47,750 | 310 | |
| 4 | Jefferson City | $47,330 | 160 | |
| 5 | St. Joseph | $45,990 | 60 | |
| 6 | Springfield | $45,930 | 450 | |
| 7 | Cape Girardeau | $42,520 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Joplin run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,690 goes as far as $49,218 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,218US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,690 a year, 10.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,480 to $57,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kansas City, at $50,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Joplin, MO?
The median annual wage is $44,690, or $21.48 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 Joplin, MO is 10.7% 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 Joplin, MO earns more than $57,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,480 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 Kansas City, at $50,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Joplin, MO. 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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