SOC 13-2072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Loan Officers — El Centro
El Centro, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $78,350, median pay for Loan Officers in El Centro, CA tracks the national median of $76,690 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $78,350, median pay for Loan Officers in El Centro, CA tracks the national median of $76,690 closely. Pay ranges from under $42,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $163,420 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,920 to $127,420.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.52 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $103,000. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 65th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,070 | −45.1% |
| 25th | $60,920 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $78,350 | +2.2% |
| 75th | $127,420 | +66.1% |
| 90th | $163,420 | +113.1% |
| Mean | $96,300 | +25.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $103,000 | 3,330 | |
| 2 | Salinas | $95,640 | 140 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $95,090 | 1,140 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $86,200 | 180 | |
| 5 | Vallejo | $83,110 | 170 | |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo | $82,470 | 100 | |
| 7 | Modesto | $82,250 | 190 | |
| 8 | San Diego | $81,770 | 2,360 | |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $80,370 | 290 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $80,360 | 9,690 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Centro run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $78,350 buys what $70,777 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,777US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,350 a year, 2.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,070 to $163,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $103,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Loan Officers in El Centro, CA?
The median annual wage is $78,350, or $37.67 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 El Centro, CA is 2.2% 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 El Centro, CA earns more than $163,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,070 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 San Francisco, at $103,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in El Centro, CA. 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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