Compliance Officers
Occupation
$78,420
National Median Salary
$37.70
Median Hourly Wage
397,770
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+20.7%
10 Year Change
$64,950
2014 Median
$78,420
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Compliance Officers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $139,480 | 40 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $137,080 | 120 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $126,240 | 400 |
| Wind Electric Power Generation | $125,330 | 60 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $120,390 | 40 |
Top Paying States for Compliance Officers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $103,010 | 4,200 |
| New Jersey | $93,520 | 12,000 |
| Massachusetts | $92,890 | 11,460 |
| California | $92,350 | 47,420 |
| Alaska | $88,730 | 770 |
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Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Wind Electric Power Generation
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
Hydroelectric Power Generation
Solar Electric Power Generation
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Natural Gas Distribution
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
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