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Job outlook for agricultural loan officers in the United States
Are agricultural loan officer jobs in demand?
Yes, agricultural loan officer jobs are in demand. Agricultural loan officer demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Agricultural loan officer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of agricultural loan officer jobs and the average agricultural loan officer salary over time.
Agricultural loan officer jobs over time
Agricultural loan officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 289 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 262 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 262 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 259 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 261 | 0.00% |
Average agricultural loan officer salary over time
Agricultural loan officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,755 | $21.04 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | $43,283 | $20.81 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $43,126 | $20.73 | --2.5% |
| 2023 | $44,234 | $21.27 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $43,543 | $20.93 | +0.3% |
Agricultural loan officer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of agricultural loan officer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where agricultural loan officers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for agricultural loan officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 133 | 18% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,305 | 15% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 852 | 15% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 164 | 15% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 93 | 15% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 999 | 14% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 951 | 14% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 797 | 14% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 418 | 13% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 242 | 13% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 117 | 13% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 729 | 12% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 164 | 12% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 154 | 12% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,121 | 11% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 808 | 11% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 644 | 11% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 559 | 11% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 329 | 11% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 220 | 11% |
Most common cities for agricultural loan officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Girardeau | 1 | 3% | $41,909 |
| 2 | Cedar Falls | 1 | 2% | $46,059 |
| 3 | Jefferson City | 1 | 2% | $42,704 |
| 4 | Columbia | 1 | 1% | $42,931 |
| 5 | Nampa | 1 | 1% | $41,324 |
| 6 | Saint Joseph | 1 | 1% | $43,494 |
Agricultural Loan Officer job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to agricultural loan officer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the agricultural loan officer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the agricultural loan officer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of agricultural loan officer experts
Dr. Bert Greenwalt
Arkansas State University
Dr. Bert Greenwalt
Professor of Agricultural EconomicsArkansas State University
College of Agriculture
What skills stand out on Agricultural Loan Officer resumes?
Dr. Bert Greenwalt: -Familiarity with farm businesses and rural culture
-1-3 yrs. experience in the agribusiness sector
What soft skills should all Agricultural Loan Officers possess?
Dr. Bert Greenwalt: -Effective interpersonal communication
-Ability to explain complex concepts
What hard/technical skills are most important for Agricultural Loan Officers?
Dr. Bert Greenwalt: -Analytical and problem-solving skills
-Critical thinking skills
-Understanding of farm business management and finance
What skills will help Agricultural Loan Officers earn the most?
Dr. Bert Greenwalt: -Excellent strategic selling skills and proven customer service skills
Agricultural loan officer jobs
Updated August 23, 2021