Loan Interviewers and Clerks Salary
Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Arecibo, PR make a median of $29,510 a year, or about $14.19 an hour. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $29,510 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $559/month, or 26.6% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $30K actually covers in Arecibo, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Arecibo’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About loan interviewers and clerks
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What this looks like in Arecibo
Pay for loan interviewers and clerks in Arecibo runs about 41% below the U.S. median of $50K. Rent runs $559/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for loan interviewers and clerks in metros near Arecibo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $36K | $36K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arecibo, PR
Entry-level loan interviewers and clerks (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Loan Interviewers and Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $77K | +54% | 140 |
| Maryland | $59K | +19% | 1,590 |
| Connecticut | $59K | +18% | 970 |
| Massachusetts | $59K | +18% | 2,080 |
| New Jersey | $59K | +17% | 3,620 |
| Washington | $59K | +17% | 3,290 |
| New York | $58K | +16% | 4,780 |
| North Carolina | $58K | +16% | 4,800 |
| Delaware | $58K | +15% | 950 |
| Oregon | $58K | +15% | 1,920 |
| California | $57K | +15% | 14,680 |
| Nevada | $57K | +14% | 1,520 |
| Colorado | $57K | +13% | 2,500 |
| New Hampshire | $56K | +12% | 520 |
| Hawaii | $55K | +11% | 450 |
| Minnesota | $52K | +3% | 2,850 |
| Rhode Island | $52K | +3% | 650 |
| Michigan | $52K | +3% | 7,930 |
| Alaska | $51K | +3% | 330 |
| North Dakota | $51K | +3% | 980 |
| Florida | $51K | +1% | 10,690 |
| Virginia | $50K | +0% | 3,990 |
| Arizona | $50K | +0% | 4,700 |
| Iowa | $50K | +0% | 2,380 |
| Vermont | $50K | +0% | 290 |
| Maine | $50K | +0% | 650 |
| Illinois | $50K | -0% | 6,850 |
| Texas | $50K | -0% | 17,090 |
| Ohio | $49K | -2% | 5,800 |
| Nebraska | $49K | -2% | 1,010 |
| Wisconsin | $49K | -2% | 4,270 |
| Montana | $48K | -3% | 640 |
| Georgia | $48K | -3% | 4,020 |
| Utah | $48K | -4% | 2,820 |
| Idaho | $48K | -4% | 1,240 |
| Wyoming | $48K | -4% | 300 |
| Kentucky | $48K | -4% | 3,690 |
| Kansas | $48K | -5% | 2,770 |
| South Carolina | $48K | -5% | 2,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $47K | -5% | 4,330 |
| Indiana | $47K | -5% | 3,350 |
| Oklahoma | $47K | -6% | 3,300 |
| Missouri | $47K | -6% | 5,080 |
| South Dakota | $47K | -6% | 1,710 |
| Louisiana | $47K | -7% | 2,010 |
| New Mexico | $46K | -8% | 880 |
| Tennessee | $45K | -10% | 3,990 |
| Arkansas | $45K | -10% | 1,970 |
| West Virginia | $42K | -15% | 840 |
| Alabama | $40K | -19% | 2,960 |
| Mississippi | $39K | -22% | 1,770 |
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a loan interviewers and clerk afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arecibo?
Yes — at the median salary of $30K, rent takes 26% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $559/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for loan interviewers and clerks in Arecibo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new loan interviewers and clerks typically earn — is $22K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,624/month. At HUD’s $559/month FMR, rent would take 34% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is loan interviewers and clerk a high-paying job in Arecibo?
Local pay runs 41% below the national median — $30K here vs. $50K nationally.
How does Arecibo compare to the national average for loan interviewers and clerks?
Arecibo pays $30K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s -41%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $30K — below the national median.
How much do loan interviewers and clerks make in Arecibo, PR?
The median is $29,510 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,840, and experienced loan interviewers and clerks can clear $44,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $30K enough to live in Arecibo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,146/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $559/month, which eats 26% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a loan interviewers and clerks salary go in Arecibo?
Arecibo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median loan interviewers and clerks salary is worth about $29,510 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do loan interviewers and clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.