SOC 13-2072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Loan Officers — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 6 metro areas compared
At $79,770, median pay for Loan Officers in Colorado Springs, CO tracks the national median of $76,690 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $79,770, median pay for Loan Officers in Colorado Springs, CO tracks the national median of $76,690 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $52,000 and $105,940. The lowest tenth earn under $35,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $156,920.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.68 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Denver leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $100,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 135th of 486 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | −53.3% |
| 25th | $52,000 | −32.2% |
| Median (50th) | $79,770 | +4.0% |
| 75th | $105,940 | +38.1% |
| 90th | $156,920 | +104.6% |
| Mean | $85,710 | +11.8% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $100,130 | 1,970 | |
| 2 | Fort Collins | $98,450 | 160 | |
| 3 | Pueblo | $87,110 | 40 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $79,660 | 80 | |
| 5 | Boulder | $78,250 | 90 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $74,080 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $79,770 buys what $77,371 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,371US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,770 a year, 4.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,810 to $156,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $100,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Loan Officers in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $79,770, or $38.35 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 $76,690, so pay in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.0% 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 Colorado Springs, CO earns more than $156,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,810 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 Denver, at $100,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO. 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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