Loan Officers vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?
Accountants and Auditorss out-earn Loan Officerss by $7K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Loan Officerss land at $76,690 and Accountants and Auditorss 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 Officerss is Massachusetts ($101,600); for Accountants and Auditorss 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 Officerss or Accountants and Auditorss?
Accountants and Auditorss earn more nationally. The median is $76,690 for Loan Officerss versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditorss, a difference of $7K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Loan Officers or Accountants and Auditors?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
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 Officerss get paid the most?
Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Loan Officerss 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 Officerss earn $101,600 vs. $99,460 for Accountants and Auditorss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.