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Compliance Officers Salary in Texas
Ranked #32 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of compliance officerss in Texas earn between $45,170 and $126,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean compliance officers salary in Texas is $81,400, about 7.9% below the U.S. average ($88,400). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | $98,180 | $88,240 | 1,440 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $97,470 | $88,460 | 910 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $94,520 | $87,580 | 460 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $88,100 | $75,820 | 370 |
| Midland, TX | $83,820 | $93,000 | 300 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,860 | $85,820 | 8,450 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $77,760 | $84,090 | 12,530 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $75,360 | $81,570 | 430 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do compliance officers make in Texas?
The median compliance officers salary in Texas is $75,370 per year (mean $81,400), and about 80% earn between $45,170 and $126,920.
How much do compliance officers make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $81,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for compliance officers?
Texas ranks #32 of 51 states for compliance officers pay. Its mean salary of $81,400 is about 7.9% below the U.S. average of $88,400.
Which metro areas in Texas pay compliance officers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for compliance officers are Laredo, TX ($98,180), Brownsville-Harlingen, TX ($97,470), Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area ($94,520), by median annual wage.