Loan Officers pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,010 or more. The middle half of loan officers in Wheeling earn between $44,410 and $77,790.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $59KMedian
- $78K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,920 | $5,577 | $32.17 |
| Median | $59,060 | $4,922 | $28.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,410 | $3,701 | $21.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,790 | $6,482 | $37.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Loan Officers pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Loan officers in Wheeling earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($66,780) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($87,790). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $76,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $66,920 | $59,060 | $38,180 | $120,010 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $66,780 | $57,580 | $37,830 | $114,800 | 1,290 |
| 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 Wheeling
On the average salary of $66,920, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $53,732 a year, or $4,478 a month and $2,067 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $54,510 | $4,543 |
| Working in WV | $53,732 | $4,478 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for loan officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $66,920 buys what about $75,767 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Loan Officers salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 3rd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($75,670).
- Morgantown$75,670
- Huntington$71,550
- Wheeling$66,920
- Charleston$65,500
- Beckley$65,210
- Parkersburg$63,520
- Weirton$61,780
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
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Loan Officers salary in Wheeling: questions
How much do loan officers make an hour in Wheeling?
$32.18 an hour on average, and $28.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level loan officers salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the loan officers take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $53,732 a year ($4,478 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,920.
Do loan officers earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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