These Are The 10 States With The Highest Foreclosure Specialist Salaries For 2026

Top 10 States for Foreclosure Specialist Salaries in 2026

In today’s job market, salary remains a top priority for many professionals, including foreclosure specialists. Understanding the average salaries across different states can help you gauge your earning potential based on your location.

While your specific salary may vary due to factors such as experience and qualifications, we have compiled comprehensive data on average salaries for foreclosure specialists by state, categorized by seniority level. This data offers a useful benchmark for what you can expect in your career.

To analyze salary trends nationwide, we utilized the most recent statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding average compensation for foreclosure specialists by state.

Moreover, we took the cost of living into account, as your salary will stretch further in a state like North Carolina compared to California.

The state offering the highest adjusted salary for foreclosure specialists? It’s Financial Specialists, All Other.

Here’s a quick overview of the top ten states for foreclosure specialist salaries:

Let’s dive deeper into how we compiled this information and see the complete ranking of all states.

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Methodology for Determining Salaries by State

As previously mentioned, we sourced the average annual salary data for foreclosure specialists from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data—specifically its ‘Occupational Employment Statistics.’

To ensure a fair comparison of salaries across states, we factored in the cost of living in each area.

We created an index by dividing the average wage for each state by the cost of living relative to the national average. For instance, if California has a cost of living index of 135.9 and an average salary of $80,390, the adjusted salary would be:

$80,390 * (100 / 135.9) = $59,153

States were then ranked based on this index, with the highest-ranked state representing the best average salary for foreclosure specialists.

Here’s a detailed ranking of all states.

Comprehensive List of Foreclosure Specialist Salaries by State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost Of Living
1	Illinois	$94,302	$89,210	94.6
2	Arizona	$88,020	$86,260	98.0
3	Virginia	$86,091	$86,780	100.8
4	Georgia	$83,468	$76,290	91.4
5	Texas	$81,995	$74,370	90.7
6	Oklahoma	$80,773	$72,050	89.2
7	Ohio	$79,861	$74,910	93.8
8	Alabama	$79,649	$72,640	91.2
9	Pennsylvania	$77,810	$78,900	101.4
10	North Carolina	$77,465	$72,740	93.9
11	Indiana	$76,871	$68,800	89.5
12	Michigan	$76,853	$68,400	89.0
13	New York	$76,648	$100,410	131.0
14	Tennessee	$74,720	$66,800	89.4
15	Iowa	$73,538	$66,920	91.0
16	Nebraska	$73,526	$67,350	91.6
17	West Virginia	$72,130	$67,370	93.4
18	Washington	$71,539	$75,260	105.2
19	Florida	$71,434	$70,220	98.3
20	Massachusetts	$70,194	$93,640	133.4
21	Mississippi	$68,847	$59,140	85.9
22	Utah	$68,086	$63,320	93.0
23	Colorado	$67,899	$70,480	103.8
24	Minnesota	$67,876	$68,420	100.8
25	Idaho	$67,155	$61,850	92.1
26	Delaware	$66,903	$67,840	101.4
27	South Dakota	$66,364	$68,820	103.7
28	Connecticut	$64,909	$82,890	127.7
29	Montana	$64,781	$65,300	100.8
30	Oregon	$64,749	$74,850	115.6
31	Kansas	$63,704	$57,270	89.9
32	South Carolina	$62,872	$62,370	99.2
33	New Jersey	$62,657	$76,380	121.9
34	North Dakota	$62,374	$62,000	99.4
35	Louisiana	$61,308	$58,120	94.8
36	New Hampshire	$60,316	$70,570	117.0
37	Kentucky	$60,298	$54,570	90.5
38	Wyoming	$59,847	$54,940	91.8
39	Maine	$59,693	$66,140	110.8
40	Arkansas	$59,368	$51,710	87.1
41	Rhode Island	$59,362	$71,650	120.7
42	California	$59,153	$80,390	135.9
43	Vermont	$58,769	$71,170	121.1
44	Maryland	$58,000	$72,790	125.5
45	New Mexico	$57,927	$55,900	96.5
46	Wisconsin	$57,913	$56,060	96.8
47	Nevada	$52,013	$53,730	103.3
48	Alaska	$51,815	$67,930	131.1
49	Hawaii	$44,615	$74,910	167.9

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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