Mortgage loan officer
Guide people through getting a home loan.
- Median pay
- $76,690 a year
- Cost to start
- $300 to $800
- Time to start
- 1 to 3 months
PeopleComputerCommission pay
What it really pays
$76,690 a year (median)
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 or less, which is closer to where many beginners start.
National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)
Where to start
Read about the 20-hour NMLS course every loan officer takes, and look up your state's extra rules.
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