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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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224,340 | 1.6 % | $19.37 | $40,300 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.88 | $14.96 | $18.57 | $23.22 | $28.19 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,710 | $31,110 | $38,630 | $48,310 | $58,630 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 77,910 | 4.63 | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 74,460 | 12.42 | $19.04 | $39,600 |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | 21,440 | 7.39 | $19.27 | $40,080 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 16,660 | 0.72 | $19.59 | $40,740 |
| Insurance Carriers | 6,320 | 0.54 | $21.93 | $45,620 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 74,460 | 12.42 | $19.04 | $39,600 |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | 21,440 | 7.39 | $19.27 | $40,080 |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 77,910 | 4.63 | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 16,660 | 0.72 | $19.59 | $40,740 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | 1,610 | 0.54 | $18.97 | $39,460 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | 40 | 0.03 | $25.97 | $54,010 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | (8) | (8) | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| Automobile Dealers | 3,310 | 0.26 | $22.96 | $47,760 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | (8) | (8) | $22.33 | $46,440 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | 140 | 0.09 | $22.07 | $45,910 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27,030 | 2.30 | 1.44 | $22.50 | $46,810 |
| California | 23,370 | 1.46 | 0.92 | $21.39 | $44,480 |
| Florida | 16,340 | 1.99 | 1.24 | $19.19 | $39,900 |
| Ohio | 11,190 | 2.10 | 1.31 | $17.84 | $37,110 |
| Arizona | 9,040 | 3.41 | 2.13 | $19.73 | $41,050 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 2,090 | 5.01 | 3.14 | $16.02 | $33,320 |
| Arizona | 9,040 | 3.41 | 2.13 | $19.73 | $41,050 |
| Iowa | 4,350 | 2.83 | 1.77 | $17.86 | $37,160 |
| Utah | 3,260 | 2.37 | 1.48 | $16.10 | $33,480 |
| Missouri | 6,530 | 2.37 | 1.48 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 200 | 0.29 | 0.18 | $22.71 | $47,230 |
| Texas | 27,030 | 2.30 | 1.44 | $22.50 | $46,810 |
| Colorado | 3,800 | 1.52 | 0.95 | $22.06 | $45,890 |
| Nevada | 2,010 | 1.58 | 0.99 | $21.67 | $45,070 |
| Hawaii | 790 | 1.25 | 0.78 | $21.48 | $44,680 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 10,630 | 4.37 | 2.74 | $23.41 | $48,690 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 7,890 | 4.08 | 2.55 | $20.05 | $41,710 |
| Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,480 | 4.14 | 2.59 | $20.66 | $42,970 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,630 | 1.55 | 0.97 | $21.83 | $45,400 |
| New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,770 | 0.72 | 0.45 | $20.42 | $42,480 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,420 | 1.05 | 0.66 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 4,330 | 1.47 | 0.92 | $24.74 | $51,460 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,880 | 1.56 | 0.98 | $20.53 | $42,710 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 3,840 | 3.39 | 2.12 | $17.94 | $37,310 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 3,570 | 5.54 | 3.46 | $20.75 | $43,150 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 560 | 6.49 | 4.06 | $16.22 | $33,750 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 920 | 6.18 | 3.87 | $16.03 | $33,350 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 3,570 | 5.54 | 3.46 | $20.75 | $43,150 |
| Roanoke, VA | 740 | 4.81 | 3.01 | $17.43 | $36,250 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 310 | 4.46 | 2.79 | $12.27 | $25,520 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 10,630 | 4.37 | 2.74 | $23.41 | $48,690 |
| Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,480 | 4.14 | 2.59 | $20.66 | $42,970 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 7,890 | 4.08 | 2.55 | $20.05 | $41,710 |
| Columbia, MO | 370 | 4.01 | 2.51 | $16.65 | $34,620 |
| Rapid City, SD | 240 | 3.75 | 2.35 | $15.70 | $32,660 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | 40 | 0.60 | 0.38 | $27.98 | $58,210 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 40 | 0.85 | 0.53 | $25.60 | $53,240 |
| San Rafael, CA Metropolitan Division | 80 | 0.71 | 0.44 | $24.98 | $51,950 |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 4,330 | 1.47 | 0.92 | $24.74 | $51,460 |
| Waco, TX | 200 | 1.79 | 1.12 | $24.04 | $50,000 |
| Boulder, CO | 90 | 0.54 | 0.34 | $23.92 | $49,760 |
| Salinas, CA | 170 | 1.01 | 0.63 | $23.77 | $49,440 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 140 | 0.84 | 0.53 | $23.55 | $48,990 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 10,630 | 4.37 | 2.74 | $23.41 | $48,690 |
| Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,980 | 1.82 | 1.14 | $23.27 | $48,400 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 630 | 4.76 | 2.98 | $15.89 | $33,060 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | 480 | 2.98 | 1.87 | $15.36 | $31,950 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | 440 | 1.74 | 1.09 | $16.76 | $34,860 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | 410 | 2.41 | 1.51 | $13.73 | $28,560 |
| North Texas nonmetropolitan area | 380 | 1.44 | 0.90 | $19.24 | $40,010 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 630 | 4.76 | 2.98 | $15.89 | $33,060 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 280 | 4.54 | 2.84 | $16.40 | $34,110 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | 480 | 2.98 | 1.87 | $15.36 | $31,950 |
| East Central North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 2.82 | 1.76 | $16.77 | $34,870 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | 290 | 2.72 | 1.70 | $17.84 | $37,120 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 1.04 | 0.65 | $22.50 | $46,790 |
| Central Washington nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $20.97 | $43,610 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | 140 | 1.53 | 0.96 | $20.92 | $43,520 |
| Far West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 100 | 1.54 | 0.97 | $20.69 | $43,030 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | 60 | 0.58 | 0.36 | $20.30 | $42,230 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2016 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 31, 2017