Compliance Officers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for compliance officerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $88,400 ≈ $43/hr
National median salary $80,730
Total employment 417,070 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 33,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 418,000 → 430,300 (+12,300)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$113,410
- Massachusetts$108,310
- New Jersey$103,950
- California$102,490
- Washington$96,870
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Oklahoma$70,410
- Mississippi$71,430
- Kentucky$72,580
- Tennessee$73,980
- West Virginia$74,330
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $113,410 | $111,030 | $55 | +28.3% | 4,380 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $108,310 | $102,060 | $52 | +22.5% | 13,190 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $103,950 | $100,000 | $50 | +17.6% | 13,310 |
| 4 | California | $102,490 | $96,980 | $49 | +15.9% | 49,880 |
| 5 | Washington | $96,870 | $88,790 | $47 | +9.6% | 11,130 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $96,120 | $91,810 | $46 | +8.7% | 3,610 |
| 7 | New York | $96,120 | $90,080 | $46 | +8.7% | 23,500 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $93,810 | $87,620 | $45 | +6.1% | 970 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $93,230 | $85,580 | $45 | +5.5% | 19,810 |
| 10 | Colorado | $92,360 | $82,450 | $44 | +4.5% | 7,740 |
| 11 | Delaware | $92,020 | $91,050 | $44 | +4.1% | 2,150 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $91,820 | $85,920 | $44 | +3.9% | 6,140 |
| 13 | Maryland | $91,660 | $84,720 | $44 | +3.7% | 10,100 |
| 14 | Vermont | $88,490 | $90,420 | $43 | +0.1% | 1,960 |
| 15 | Illinois | $87,900 | $80,550 | $42 | -0.6% | 10,650 |
| 16 | Virginia | $87,230 | $80,380 | $42 | -1.3% | 15,190 |
| 17 | Maine | $86,600 | $83,740 | $42 | -2% | 1,790 |
| 18 | Oregon | $86,570 | $82,990 | $42 | -2.1% | 5,360 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $86,540 | $82,800 | $42 | -2.1% | 1,730 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $85,940 | $79,890 | $41 | -2.8% | 580 |
| 21 | Michigan | $85,810 | $77,390 | $41 | -2.9% | 9,720 |
| 22 | Indiana | $85,720 | $78,770 | $41 | -3% | 5,120 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $84,920 | $82,590 | $41 | -3.9% | 1,270 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $84,660 | $78,500 | $41 | -4.2% | 11,320 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $84,320 | $78,800 | $41 | -4.6% | 5,710 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $83,830 | $79,440 | $40 | -5.2% | 990 |
| 27 | Alaska | $83,430 | $76,430 | $40 | -5.6% | 920 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $83,140 | $75,460 | $40 | -6% | 4,760 |
| 29 | Idaho | $82,690 | $75,450 | $40 | -6.5% | 1,660 |
| 30 | Nevada | $82,690 | $78,290 | $40 | -6.5% | 4,400 |
| 31 | Arizona | $82,240 | $74,920 | $40 | -7% | 12,430 |
| 32 | Texas | $81,400 | $75,370 | $39 | -7.9% | 42,900 |
| 33 | Florida | $81,070 | $74,920 | $39 | -8.3% | 29,680 |
| 34 | Ohio | $80,320 | $75,030 | $39 | -9.1% | 11,240 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $80,090 | $72,630 | $39 | -9.4% | 1,130 |
| 36 | Iowa | $79,990 | $75,620 | $38 | -9.5% | 3,660 |
| 37 | Georgia | $79,860 | $70,200 | $38 | -9.7% | 14,390 |
| 38 | Alabama | $78,330 | $72,990 | $38 | -11.4% | 3,770 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $77,850 | $73,920 | $37 | -11.9% | 3,470 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $76,920 | $67,990 | $37 | -13% | 2,400 |
| 41 | Kansas | $76,420 | $69,740 | $37 | -13.6% | 3,560 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $75,510 | $64,680 | $36 | -14.6% | 3,120 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $75,450 | $70,290 | $36 | -14.6% | 3,970 |
| 44 | Montana | $75,270 | $66,660 | $36 | -14.9% | 1,480 |
| 45 | Utah | $75,160 | $67,370 | $36 | -15% | 3,760 |
| 46 | Missouri | $74,910 | $67,270 | $36 | -15.3% | 7,000 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $74,330 | $64,270 | $36 | -15.9% | 1,720 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $73,980 | $63,960 | $36 | -16.3% | 7,990 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $72,580 | $69,240 | $35 | -17.9% | 4,360 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $71,430 | $67,450 | $34 | -19.2% | 1,720 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $70,410 | $63,000 | $34 | -20.4% | 4,230 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 519 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $123,730 | $128,490 | 2,690 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $118,890 | $122,140 | 7,500 |
| 3 | Bellingham, WA | $109,550 | $102,400 | 640 |
| 4 | El Centro, CA | $106,750 | $101,630 | 840 |
| 5 | Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $106,330 | $104,960 | 670 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,940 | $110,840 | 10,920 |
| 7 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $102,370 | $99,690 | 200 |
| 8 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,230 | $101,860 | 6,120 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,050 | $104,670 | 23,380 |
| 10 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $100,440 | $104,930 | 400 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing compliance officerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $161,040 | $144,920 | 370 |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $161,040 | $144,920 | 370 |
| 3 | Wind Electric Power Generation | $130,120 | $129,920 | 50 |
| 4 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $128,220 | $131,310 | 190 |
| 5 | Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers | $127,810 | $110,390 | — |
| 6 | Natural Gas Distribution | $124,400 | $119,220 | 1,490 |
| 7 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $123,290 | $107,480 | — |
| 8 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $123,240 | $125,890 | 820 |
| 9 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $122,000 | $123,130 | 170 |
| 10 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $117,950 | $120,010 | 660 |
| 11 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $116,560 | $126,510 | 30 |
| 12 | Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | $115,780 | $103,560 | 70 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do compliance officers make in the U.S.?
The median compliance officers salary in the United States is $80,730 per year (mean $88,400), and about 80% earn between $48,220 and $133,720.
How much do compliance officers make per hour?
Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $88,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays compliance officers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for compliance officers at $113,410 per year (median $111,030).
What is the job outlook for compliance officers?
Employment is projected to change +3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 33,300 openings per year.
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