Real estate loan officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Real estate loan officer gender statistics
45.4% of real estate loan officers are women and 54.6% of real estate loan officers are men.
- Male, 54.6%
- Female, 45.4%
Real estate loan officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.6% |
| Female | 45.4% |
Real estate loan officer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,510
Female income
$84,275
Real estate loan officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in real estate loan officer positions over time. Currently, 45.4% of real estate loan officers are female.
Real estate loan officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.43% | 44.57% |
| 2011 | 53.10% | 46.90% |
| 2012 | 53.51% | 46.49% |
| 2013 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
| 2014 | 54.78% | 45.22% |
| 2015 | 52.20% | 47.80% |
| 2016 | 56.76% | 43.24% |
| 2017 | 54.73% | 45.27% |
| 2018 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
| 2019 | 53.45% | 46.55% |
| 2020 | 55.91% | 44.09% |
| 2021 | 54.58% | 45.42% |
Real estate loan officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared real estate loan officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Real Estate Loan Officer | 55% | 45% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Real estate loan officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among real estate loan officers is White, which makes up 64.0% of all real estate loan officers. Comparatively, 16.0% of real estate loan officers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of real estate loan officers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Real estate loan officer race
| Real estate loan officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Real estate loan officer race and ethnicity over time
See how real estate loan officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Real estate loan officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.15% | 9.00% | 5.36% | 13.75% |
| 2011 | 69.56% | 9.30% | 5.44% | 13.85% |
| 2012 | 69.07% | 8.87% | 6.60% | 13.25% |
| 2013 | 68.89% | 8.65% | 6.65% | 13.39% |
| 2014 | 68.13% | 8.48% | 6.26% | 14.72% |
| 2015 | 69.80% | 7.84% | 6.29% | 13.62% |
| 2016 | 69.84% | 8.91% | 6.16% | 13.44% |
| 2017 | 70.36% | 8.13% | 5.88% | 13.46% |
| 2018 | 69.36% | 7.53% | 6.35% | 14.70% |
| 2019 | 68.38% | 7.63% | 6.75% | 14.95% |
| 2020 | 67.09% | 8.18% | 6.00% | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 64.04% | 8.44% | 6.40% | 16.00% |
Real estate loan officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian real estate loan officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american real estate loan officers have the lowest average salary at $90,486.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,629 |
| White | $101,494 |
| Black or African American | $90,486 |
| Asian | $105,944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,751 |
Average real estate loan officer age
See how the average age of real estate loan officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Real estate loan officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 41 |
Real estate loan officer age breakdown
The average age of real estate loan officers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the real estate loan officer population.
Real estate loan officer age breakdown
| Real Estate Loan Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Real estate loan officer educational attainment
The most common degree for real estate loan officers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of real estate loan officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Real estate loan officers by degree level
| Real estate loan officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Real estate loan officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, real estate loan officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $114,756 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, real estate loan officers earn a median annual income of $103,492 compared to $89,381 for real estate loan officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,756 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $88,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,492 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $89,381 |
Real estate loan officer employment statistics
Most real estate loan officers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where real estate loan officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where real estate loan officers work.
Real estate loan officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Real estate loan officer jobs by company type
Employees with the real estate loan officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most real estate loan officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Real estate loan officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Real estate loan officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for real estate loan officers are finance, real estate and retail.
Real estate loan officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 61% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Real estate loan officer turnover and employment statistics
Real estate loan officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for real estate loan officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real estate loan officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Real estate loan officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average real estate loan officer tenure
The average real estate loan officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 668 real estate loan officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Real estate loan officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Real estate loan officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of real estate loan officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Investment Analyst | 7.33% | 69,002 |
| Senior Accountant | 7.40% | 76,816 |
| Master Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 73,416 |
| Customs Verifier | 7.65% | 1,264 |
| Real Estate Loan Officer | 7.87% | - |
| Budget Examiner | 12.94% | 2,896 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Similar real estate loan officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Investment Analyst | 7.33% | 69,002 |
| Senior Accountant | 7.40% | 76,816 |
| Master Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 73,416 |
| Customs Verifier | 7.65% | 1,264 |
| Budget Examiner | 12.94% | 2,896 |
| Examination Proctor | 19.38% | 149 |
Foreign languages spoken by real estate loan officers
The most common foreign language among real estate loan officers is Spanish at 70.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hebrew at 7.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 70.4%
- Hebrew, 7.4%
- Russian, 7.4%
- Chinese, 3.7%
- Dakota, 3.7%
- Other, 7.4%
Real estate loan officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.4% |
| Hebrew | 7.4% |
| Russian | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| Dakota | 3.7% |
| Other | 7.4% |