SOC 43-4131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Loan Interviewers and Clerks — Louisville/Jefferson County
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY comes to $60,110 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,020 by 20.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY comes to $60,110 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,020 by 20.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,550 and $63,240. The lowest tenth earn under $25,760, while the highest tenth earn more than $79,380.
Employment stands at 1,330, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Lexington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 257th of 560 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,760 | −48.5% |
| 25th | $45,550 | −8.9% |
| Median (50th) | $60,110 | +20.2% |
| 75th | $63,240 | +26.4% |
| 90th | $79,380 | +58.7% |
| Mean | $54,810 | +9.6% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $48,560 | 290 | |
| 2 | Bowling Green | $47,340 | 120 | |
| 3 | Elizabethtown | $46,460 | 140 | |
| 4 | Owensboro | $46,130 | 220 | |
| 5 | Paducah | $45,590 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,110 goes as far as $66,641 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,641US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,110 a year, 20.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,760 to $79,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $48,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY?
The median annual wage is $60,110, or $28.90 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY is 20.2% higher. 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY earns more than $79,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,760 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 Lexington, at $48,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,330 jobs in this occupation in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY. 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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