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Careers · Loan Officers · South Dakota

Loan Officers in South Dakota

Loan officers evaluate and authorize loans for commercial, real estate, and credit purposes. They assess borrower financial status, recommend approval or denial, and advise on payment methods In South Dakota the median pay is $79,920 a year, 4% above the national median of $76,690.

$79,920median pay in South Dakota, per year
$65,570–$99,750middle half earn
1,820employed in South Dakota
$76,690U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

9open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Dakota or remote
3employers hiring
6posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in South Dakota and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingWritingMathematicsSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEconomics and AccountingEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Sales and MarketingLaw and Government

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Loan Officers.

Licenses and training in South Dakota

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O*NET-SOC 13-2072.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.