FinanceUpdated Q1 2026

Mortgage Loan Officer Salary
in Phoenix, AZ

Evaluate, authorize, and recommend mortgage loan applications for real estate purchases. Median salary in Phoenix: $76K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$76K
per year
Take-home: $52K

Salary range in Phoenix

Entry level (25th)$50,000
Median (50th)$76,000
Senior (75th)$113,000
Top earner (90th)$170,000
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What the numbers say for Phoenix

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

6% premium vs national median

Mortgage Loan Officers in Phoenix earn approximately 6% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $4,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Phoenix's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Phoenix's cost-of-living index (100), the median Mortgage Loan Officer salary buys the equivalent of $76,000 in a US-average-cost city. That's $4,000 more purchasing power than the national median β€” a meaningful real-wage advantage.

Rent eats 34% of take-home

Average 1-bedroom rent in Phoenix ($1,450/mo) consumes approximately 34% of an after-tax median Mortgage Loan Officer salary. Financial planners typically recommend keeping housing under 30% of take-home β€” a salary at the 75th percentile ($113K) brings that ratio into a more comfortable range here.

Key facts for Phoenix

Median salary
$76K
annual
Take-home pay
$52K
after fed/state tax
COL index
100
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,450
per month
YoY growth
+2.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Phoenix Mortgage Loan Officer to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $76K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Phoenix

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Mortgage Loan Officer salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$64K$70K$75K$81K$86K201920212023202520272029
2026
$78K
projected
2027
$80K
projected
2028
$82K
projected
2029
$84K
projected
2030
$86K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$76,000+$0
2028 projected$76,000+$0
2029 projected$76,000+$0
2030 projected$76,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Mortgage Loan Officer Salary in Phoenix, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Mortgage Loan Officer salary in Phoenix, AZ is $76,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Phoenix–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Mortgage Loan Officer in Phoenix

Entry-level Mortgage Loan Officers in Phoenix with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $50,000 and $76,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $76,000 to $113,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $113,000 to $170,000 or more.

Cost of living in Phoenix for Mortgage Loan Officers

Phoenix has a cost of living index of 100 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Phoenix are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Mortgage Loan Officer

Bachelor's; NMLS license required. 38% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Mortgage Loan Officer salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Phoenix (current)$76K100
Tucson$63K90
Mesa$72K98
Chandler$76K105
Scottsdale$83K118
Glendale$68K95