SOC 13-1041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Compliance Officers — Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR · 4 metro areas compared
At $48,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Compliance Officers, 40.0% beneath the national figure of $80,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Compliance Officers, 40.0% beneath the national figure of $80,730. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,930 and $73,470. The lowest tenth earn under $31,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $101,650.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 73rd of 182 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,590 | −60.9% |
| 25th | $34,930 | −56.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,430 | −40.0% |
| 75th | $73,470 | −9.0% |
| 90th | $101,650 | +25.9% |
| Mean | $59,120 | −26.8% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $79,820 | 970 | |
| 2 | Fort Smith | $63,130 | 160 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $60,790 | 1,200 | |
| 4 | Jonesboro | $56,310 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hot Springs run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $48,430 goes as far as $55,731 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,731US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,430 a year, 40.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,590 to $101,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $79,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Compliance Officers in Hot Springs, AR?
The median annual wage is $48,430, or $23.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $80,730, so pay in Hot Springs, AR is 40.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hot Springs, AR earns more than $101,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fayetteville, at $79,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Hot Springs, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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