SOC 13-1041 · May 2025 · United States
Compliance Officers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Compliance Officers across the United States is $80,730 per year, measured over 417,070 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $111,030.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Compliance Officers
Pay for this occupation varies by 76.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $111,030 and Oklahoma pays $63,000.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $111,030 | 4,380 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $102,060 | 13,190 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $100,000 | 13,310 | |
| 4 | California | $96,980 | 49,880 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $91,810 | 3,610 | |
| 6 | Delaware | $91,050 | 2,150 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $90,420 | 1,960 | |
| 8 | New York | $90,080 | 23,500 | |
| 9 | Washington | $88,790 | 11,130 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $87,620 | 970 |
States with the most Compliance Officers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 49,880 | $96,980 | |
| 2 | Texas | 42,900 | $75,370 | |
| 3 | Florida | 29,680 | $74,920 | |
| 4 | New York | 23,500 | $90,080 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 19,810 | $85,580 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 15,190 | $80,380 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 14,390 | $70,200 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 13,310 | $100,000 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 13,190 | $102,060 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 12,430 | $74,920 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $123,730 | 2,690 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $118,890 | 7,500 |
| 3 | Bellingham | $109,550 | 640 |
| 4 | El Centro | $106,750 | 840 |
| 5 | Brunswick | $106,330 | 670 |
| 6 | Boston | $103,940 | 10,920 |
| 7 | San Diego | $101,230 | 6,120 |
| 8 | New York | $101,050 | 23,380 |
| 9 | Kennewick | $100,440 | 400 |
| 10 | Washington | $100,200 | 13,820 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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