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Loan Interviewers and Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Loan Interviewers and Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,300
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.8% vs 2024
$57,220
Mean Salary
$57,300
Median Salary
$27.55
Hourly Rate
14,680 people work as Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California
Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California earn a median salary of $57,300 per year ($4,775/month).
This is 11.7% above the national average of $51,303.
California ranks #11 out of 51 states for Loan Interviewers and Clerks pay.
Approximately 14,680 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.12
Speaking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Writing
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.39
English Language
4.2
Administrative
3.71
Computers and Electronics
3.42
Law and Government
3.41
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(42.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California
Salaries for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California range from $39,170 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,940 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,240 and $63,090.
Median $57,300
P10: $39,170P25: $47,240P75: $63,090P90: $75,940
10th
$39,170
25th
$47,240
Median
$57,300
75th
$63,090
90th
$75,940
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,170
$18.83
$3,264
25th Percentile
$47,240
$22.71
$3,936
Median (50th)
$57,300
$27.55
$4,775
75th Percentile
$63,090
$30.33
$5,257
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,940
$36.51
$6,328
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,220 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Loan Interviewers and Clerks make in California?
The median annual salary for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California is $57,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,220.
What is the salary range for a Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California?
Salaries for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California range from $39,170 at the 10th percentile to $75,940 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,240 and $63,090.
What is the starting salary for a Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California?
Entry-level Loan Interviewers and Clerks positions in California typically start around $39,170 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,680 people are employed as Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Loan Interviewers and Clerks in California is approximately $27.55 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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