Loan Interviewers and Clerks pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,990 or more. The middle half of loan interviewers and clerks in Washington earn between $50,020 and $71,020.
- $44K10th
- $50K25th
- $59KMedian
- $71K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,790 | $5,066 | $29.23 |
| Median | $59,070 | $4,922 | $28.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,020 | $4,168 | $24.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,020 | $5,918 | $34.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Loan Interviewers and Clerks pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Loan interviewers and clerks in Washington earn 18% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($74,550) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($52,520). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $50,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $60,790 | $59,070 | $44,400 | $78,990 | 1,910 |
| Washington, D.C. | $74,550 | $77,080 | $56,800 | $101,790 | 140 |
| United States | $52,520 | $50,020 | $37,330 | $69,770 | 164,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $60,790, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,520 a year, or $4,043 a month and $1,866 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,125 | $4,094 |
| Working in DC | $48,520 | $4,043 |
| Working in MD | $48,349 | $4,029 |
| Working in VA | $48,343 | $4,029 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for loan interviewers and clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $60,790 buys what about $55,830 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$49,040
- Baltimore, MD$58,190
- Winchester, VA$49,850
- Chambersburg, PA$48,290
- Harrisonburg, VA$52,610
- Charlottesville, VA$45,910
Highest-paying cities for loan interviewers and clerks
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,190).
- San Jose, CA$66,190
- Salinas, CA$65,410
- Vallejo, CA$62,970
- San Francisco, CA$62,780
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,590
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Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary in Washington: questions
How much do loan interviewers and clerks make an hour in Washington?
$29.22 an hour on average, and $28.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level loan interviewers and clerks salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the loan interviewers and clerks take-home pay in Washington?
About $48,520 a year ($4,043 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,790.
Do loan interviewers and clerks earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($52,520).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4131; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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