Compliance Officers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $68,900 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.13
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $125,380
Employed locally 1,060
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $53,270
    50th (median)
    $68,900
    75th
    $97,740
    90th
    $125,380

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 101% Median Compliance Officers salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compliance Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Lexington Park, MD $105,610
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500

    Nearby metros — Compliance Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $91,520
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $91,460

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,080
    Accountants and Auditors $79,260
    Project Management Specialists $103,090
    Human Resources Specialists $69,590
    Management Analysts $89,680
    Training and Development Specialists $63,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Albuquerque, NM is $33.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.30 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 12.1% below the national median of $78,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compliance Officers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,270.