Loan Officers vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?
Accountants and Auditors out-earn Loan Officers by $7K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Loan Officers land at $76,690 and Accountants and Auditors at $83,680. The education gap is real: loan officer programs typically require bachelor's degree, while accountants and auditor programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Loan Officers is Massachusetts ($101,600); for Accountants and Auditors it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Loan Officers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Loan Officers or Accountants and Auditors?
Accountants and Auditors earn more nationally. The median is $76,690 for Loan Officers versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditors, a difference of $7K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Loan Officers or Accountants and Auditors?
Accountants and Auditors has the better 10-year outlook at 4.6% projected growth, compared to 1.7% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Loan Officers or Accountants and Auditors?
Loan Officers typically requires bachelor's degree. Accountants and Auditors requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Loan Officers get paid the most?
Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Loan Officers at $101,600/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Loan Officers vs. Accountants and Auditors pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Loan Officers earn $101,600 vs. $99,460 for Accountants and Auditors. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.