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Loan Officers in Wisconsin

Loan Officers in Wisconsin

Considering working as a Loan Officers in Wisconsin? Below are the key facts. Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

What do Loan Officers Make in Wisconsin?

For a loan officers working in Wisconsin, the typical annual salary is $79,230 per year (or about $38.09/hour).Annual wages span from $50,130 at the 10th percentile to $137,750 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $50,130 $24.10
25th percentile $61,850 $29.73
Median (50th) $79,230 $38.09
75th percentile $104,180 $50.09
90th percentile $137,750 $66.23
Salary ranges for Loan Officers in Wisconsin

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Wisconsin nationwide is 0.91.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, loan officers earn a median of $79,088 per year ($38.02/hour), above the Wisconsin median.

Loan Officers earnings in Wisconsin vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 299,565 loan officers across the United States. In Wisconsin alone, approximately 5,020 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 3,990 loan officers.

Loan Officers in Wisconsin vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Loan Officers

Top Wisconsin Metros for Loan Officers

The metro areas below employ the most loan officers in Wisconsin.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI 1,290 $81,680
Madison, WI 680 $81,580
Green Bay, WI 260 $78,080
Appleton, WI 210 $78,550
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 190 $78,750
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 150 $79,520
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI 150 $79,610
Wausau, WI 140 $79,230
Janesville-Beloit, WI 110 $78,380
Eau Claire, WI 100 $79,190
Fond du Lac, WI 90 $78,680
Kenosha, WI 80 $80,180
Sheboygan, WI 60 $76,440

Top States for Loan Officers Employment

View the states that employ the most loan officers work.

State Number Employed
California 27,420
Texas 24,070
Florida 19,750
North Carolina 11,890
New York 11,850
Arizona 11,420
Michigan 10,910
Ohio 10,340
Illinois 10,330
Georgia 9,480
Virginia 9,170
Pennsylvania 8,820
Tennessee 7,610
Missouri 7,000
Minnesota 6,950
Washington 6,480
New Jersey 5,690
Alabama 5,680
Utah 5,590
Wisconsin 5,020

Highest-Paying States for Loan Officers

The highest-paying states for loan officers.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $102,200
New York $98,940
New Jersey $95,090
Massachusetts $93,430
Vermont $86,490
Minnesota $84,480
North Dakota $82,990
Kansas $82,540
Delaware $80,760
Iowa $80,070

Skills

Top loan officers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  3.9 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.8 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.4 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.7 / 5
0
5
Economics and Accounting  3.9 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.8 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  3.7 / 5
0
5
Sales and Marketing  3.5 / 5
0
5
Law and Government  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for loan officers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Near Vision  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  3.9 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  3.8 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Loan Officers typically:

  • Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
  • Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Approve loans within specified limits, and refer loan applications outside those limits to management for approval.
  • Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services.
  • Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation.
  • Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to policy.
  • Review and update credit and loan files.
  • Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
  • Work with clients to identify their financial goals and to find ways of reaching those goals.
  • Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them.
  • Stay abreast of new types of loans and other financial services and products to better meet customers' needs.
  • Market bank products to individuals and firms, promoting bank services that may meet customers' needs.

Work Activities

  • Getting Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Processing Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Documenting/Recording Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Finance & Financial Management

Careers similar to loan officers include:

Also Known As

Agricultural Loan Officer, Bank Officer, Bank Representative, Banking Services Officer, Branch Banker, Branch Lending Officer, Business Banker, Business Banking Officer, Commercial Banker, Commercial Lender, Commercial Loan Collection Officer, Commercial Loan Officer, Commercial Mortgage Broker, Commercial Relationship Manager, Consumer Lending Specialist.

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