Loan Officers pay range in Helena
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,820 or more. The middle half of loan officers in Helena earn between $58,260 and $94,440.
- $48K10th
- $58K25th
- $65KMedian
- $94K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,520 | $6,293 | $36.31 |
| Median | $64,740 | $5,395 | $31.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,260 | $4,855 | $28.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,440 | $7,870 | $45.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Loan Officers pay in Helena vs. Montana and the U.S.
Loan officers in Helena earn about the same as the Montana average ($77,390) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($87,790). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $76,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $75,520 | $64,740 | $47,530 | $106,820 | 140 |
| Montana | $77,390 | $71,570 | $48,130 | $123,130 | 1,180 |
| United States | $87,790 | $76,690 | $39,430 | $153,180 | 274,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Loan Officers salary after taxes in Helena
On the average salary of $75,520, a single filer in Helena takes home about $59,052 a year, or $4,921 a month and $2,271 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Helena a good place for loan officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Helena area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $75,520 buys what about $78,934 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Helena ($55,040). A typical home costs $477,996, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Loan Officers salary in other Montana cities
Helena ranks 4th of 5 Montana metro areas for this job; Bozeman pays the most ($87,490).
- Bozeman$87,490
- Missoula$80,220
- Great Falls$76,420
- Helena$75,520
- Billings$69,430
Highest-paying cities for loan officers
Elmira, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,370).
- Elmira, NY$129,370
- New York, NY$121,180
- Boston, MA$120,300
- San Francisco, CA$116,480
- Norwich, CT$116,460
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Loan Officers salary in Helena: questions
How much do loan officers make an hour in Helena?
$36.31 an hour on average, and $31.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level loan officers salary in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the loan officers take-home pay in Helena?
About $59,052 a year ($4,921 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,520.
Do loan officers earn more in Helena than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,790).
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 13-2072; area Helena, MT (25740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.