SOC 13-1041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Compliance Officers — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $75,920, median pay for Compliance Officers in Tampa, FL tracks the national median of $80,730 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $75,920, median pay for Compliance Officers in Tampa, FL tracks the national median of $80,730 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $125,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,470 to $101,640.
The area has 4,110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.06 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $84,230. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 164th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,090 | −42.9% |
| 25th | $54,470 | −32.5% |
| Median (50th) | $75,920 | −6.0% |
| 75th | $101,640 | +25.9% |
| 90th | $125,430 | +55.4% |
| Mean | $80,230 | −0.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $84,230 | 630 | |
| 2 | Miami | $79,770 | 10,530 | |
| 3 | Wildwood | $77,080 | 140 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $76,760 | 2,050 | |
| 5 | Pensacola | $75,010 | 430 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $74,660 | 230 | |
| 7 | Naples | $74,350 | 330 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $72,480 | 710 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $70,930 | 3,680 | |
| 10 | North Port | $68,310 | 580 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $75,920 buys what $73,424 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,424US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,920 a year, 6.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,090 to $125,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $84,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Compliance Officers in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $75,920, or $36.50 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 Tampa, FL is 6.0% 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $125,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,090 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 Palm Bay, at $84,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,110 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, FL. 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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