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Mortgage loan processor salary

Average mortgage loan processor salary

$43,594

$20.96 hourly rate

Entry-level mortgage loan processor salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Mortgage Loan Processor Salary

The average salary for a Mortgage Loan Processor in the United States is approximately $43,594 per year or around $21 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographical location, experience level, and the specific employer. For instance, mortgage loan processors in states like California and New York often see higher salaries compared to those in less populated areas.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level processors can expect to earn less, while those with several years of experience in the field can command salaries exceeding $50,000 annually. This trend reflects the growing demand for skilled professionals in the mortgage industry.

Highest Paying States

According to recent data, the top-paying states for mortgage loan processors include Washington, California, and New York. It’s beneficial for prospective loan processors to consider relocating to these areas for better financial opportunities.

Job Opportunities

With the housing market continually evolving, job prospects for mortgage loan processors remain strong. Many companies offer competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement, making this a promising career path for those interested in finance and customer service.

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Where can a Mortgage Loan Processor earn more?

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Columbus, OH$59,764
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Amplify Credit Union$48,456
Tech Credit Union$43,379

Mortgage loan processor salaries by experience level

Mortgage loan processor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a mortgage loan processor typically falls between $43,594 and $73,101.
zippia
$43,594yearly
glassdoor[1]
$51,650yearly
comparably[2]
$73,101yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$50,903yearly

Average mortgage loan processor salary by state

The highest-paying states for mortgage loan processors are Massachusetts, California, and New York. The lowest average mortgage loan processor salary states are Kentucky, Iowa, and Missouri.

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Highest paying states for mortgage loan processors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Rhode Island$50,446$24.25
2Michigan$49,699$23.89
3Delaware$49,748$23.92
4Maryland$56,652$27.24
5Texas$47,997$23.08
6California$57,205$27.50
7Arizona$46,163$22.19
8New York$57,177$27.49
9North Carolina$48,712$23.42
10Massachusetts$58,533$28.14
11West Virginia$55,580$26.72
12New Jersey$50,836$24.44
13Washington$49,894$23.99
14Utah$44,224$21.26
15Florida$45,017$21.64
16Illinois$46,604$22.41
17Nevada$43,673$21.00
18Connecticut$49,438$23.77
19Kansas$43,705$21.01
20Colorado$45,737$21.99
21Hawaii$49,908$23.99
22Idaho$42,963$20.66
23Oklahoma$44,489$21.39
24Alabama$42,763$20.56
25Indiana$42,619$20.49
26New Hampshire$45,653$21.95
27Wyoming$40,802$19.62
28Vermont$45,225$21.74
29Ohio$41,333$19.87
30Oregon$45,647$21.95
31Minnesota$42,013$20.20
32Mississippi$41,908$20.15
33Tennessee$40,821$19.63
34Virginia$46,369$22.29
35Pennsylvania$42,678$20.52
36Alaska$43,292$20.81
37North Dakota$40,579$19.51
38Georgia$42,371$20.37
39New Mexico$42,215$20.30
40Wisconsin$41,260$19.84
41South Dakota$38,192$18.36
42South Carolina$40,354$19.40
43Louisiana$41,640$20.02
44Maine$40,364$19.41
45Iowa$39,134$18.81
46Kentucky$39,399$18.94
47Missouri$38,702$18.61
48Arkansas$39,800$19.13
49Nebraska$37,915$18.23
50Montana$38,697$18.60
51District of Columbia$37,918$18.23

Highest paying cities for mortgage loan processors

The highest-paying cities for mortgage loan processors are San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$59,764$28.73
2Boston, MA$58,396$28.07
3New York, NY$57,389$27.59
4Baltimore, MD$56,878$27.35
5Trenton, NJ$50,886$24.46
6Seattle, WA$50,214$24.14
7Detroit, MI$49,974$24.03
8Wilmington, DE$49,818$23.95
9Raleigh, NC$49,071$23.59
10San Antonio, TX$48,601$23.37
11Chicago, IL$46,759$22.48
12Eugene, OR$46,394$22.30
13Phoenix, AZ$46,303$22.26
14Colorado Springs, CO$46,164$22.19
15Richmond, VA$46,076$22.15
16Reno, NV$45,109$21.69
17Tampa, FL$45,053$21.66
18Salt Lake City, UT$43,946$21.13
19Philadelphia, PA$43,060$20.70
20Cleveland, OH$42,459$20.41

Mortgage loan processor salary details

A mortgage loan processor's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average mortgage loan processor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a mortgage loan processor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
75th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24
Average$43,594$3,633$21
25th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying mortgage loan processor jobs

The highest paying types of mortgage loan processors are loan servicing specialist, mortgage underwriter, and senior loan processor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Post Closer$38,045$3,170$18.2910,407
Loan Analyst$37,857$3,155$18.2024,756
Loan Closer$39,093$3,258$18.7911,431
Loan Coordinator$39,836$3,320$19.1524,765
Loan Originator$41,291$3,441$19.8510,716
Loan Officer$45,817$3,818$22.0363,663

Top companies hiring mortgage loan processors now:

  1. Accenture jobs (134)
  2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (274)
  3. Citi jobs (219)
  4. Fifth Third Bank jobs (80)
  5. Navy Federal Credit Union jobs (107)

Which companies pay mortgage loan processors the most?

Mortgage loan processor salaries at Amplify Credit Union and Centennial Bank are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average mortgage loan processor salary at companies like CyberCoders and Mutual of Omaha are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Amplify Credit Union$48,456$23.30
2Home Bancshares Inc.$47,669$22.92
3CyberCoders$46,774$22.49
4Mutual of Omaha$46,743$22.47
5Jobot$46,301$22.26
6M/I Homes$46,087$22.16
7Aerotek$45,795$22.02
8THE RIGHT STAFF$45,637$21.94
9Caliper Family of Companies$45,264$21.76
10Adecco$45,101$21.68
11USAA$44,946$21.61
12Cathay Bank$44,741$21.51
13PulteGroup$44,269$21.28
14Kelly Services$44,183$21.24
15The Judge Group$44,041$21.17
16ManpowerGroup$43,935$21.12
17Randstad North America, Inc.$43,542$20.93
18Prosperity Bank$43,496$20.91
19ACS Solutions$43,427$20.88
20Tech Credit Union$43,379$20.86

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$45,000$44,600$44,200$43,800$43,400$43,000
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Mortgage loan processor salary trends

The average mortgage loan processor salary has risen by $6,902 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average mortgage loan processor earned $36,692 annually, but today, they earn $43,594 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for mortgage loan processors over the last decade.

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Average mortgage loan processor salary over time

Compare mortgage loan processor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Mortgage loan processor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$43,600$20.96+1.8%
2024$42,800$20.59+1.8%
2023$42,000$20.21+2.1%
2022$41,200$19.79+1.1%
2021$40,700$19.57+2.4%

Recently added mortgage loan processor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Get It-Real EstateMortgage Loan Processor-Remote | WFHSumner, WA06/29/2025$54,000
Get It-Real EstateMortgage Loan Processor-Remote | WFHForestville, CA06/29/2025$65,000
AccentureHome Equity Mortgage Loan ProcessorCharlotte, NC06/28/2025$45,851
Mayo Employees Federal Credit UnionMortgage Loan ProcessorRochester, MN06/28/2025$45,914
Ascentra Credit UnionMortgage Loan ProcessorBettendorf, IA06/27/2025$37,942
Theresa Allison MdMortgage Loan Processor III-External Real EstateNapa, CA06/27/2025$68,871
Fremont BankMortgage Loan ProcessorLivermore, CA06/24/2025$48,711
TeksystemsMortgage Loan ProcessorColumbia, MD06/24/2025$48,001
National Mortgage StaffingMortgage Loan Processor-In OfficeLos Angeles, CA06/21/2025$50,000
Insight GlobalMortgage Loan ProcessorVirginia Beach, VA06/21/2025$60,000

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