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Loan Officers Salary in New Jersey

Loan Officers in New Jersey make a median of $95,090 a year, or about $45.72 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $164K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$95K
Median annual
$45.72/hr
Hourly rate
$39K
Entry level (10th %)
$164K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $95K get you in New Jersey?

Take-home$5,946/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,792/mo
Rent burden30.1% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$95,090/yr
After rent$4,154/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing Loan Officers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $38,880, 25th percentile $63,070, median $95,090, 75th percentile $127,610, 90th percentile $164,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$39K25th$63KMedian$95K75th$128K90th$164K
Bar chart showing Loan Officers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $38,880, 25th percentile $63,070, median $95,090, 75th percentile $127,610, 90th percentile $164,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level loan officers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $95K.Top earners bring in $164K or more - a $125K spread from bottom to top.

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Loan Officers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$102K+38%420
New York$99K+33%11,850
New Jersey$95K+28%5,690
Massachusetts$93K+26%4,310
Vermont$86K+17%440
Minnesota$84K+14%6,950
North Dakota$83K+12%1,370
Kansas$83K+11%3,950
Delaware$81K+9%1,480
Iowa$80K+8%3,350
Virginia$80K+7%9,170
California$80K+7%27,420
Wisconsin$79K+7%5,020
New Hampshire$79K+6%1,190
South Dakota$79K+6%1,930

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Frequently asked questions

How much do loan officers make in New Jersey?

The median is $95,090 a year - that works out to about $45.72 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,880, and experienced loan officers can clear $164,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $95K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,946/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,792/month (median of metro areas), which eats 30.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a loan officers salary go in New Jersey?

New Jersey 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 officers salary is worth about $95,090 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do loan officers 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.

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