Compliance Officers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $60,360 -23% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $45,170
90th percentile $97,830
Employed locally 240
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,170
    25th
    $49,670
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $77,680
    90th
    $97,830

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 91% Median Compliance Officers salary is 9% below 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
    Laredo, TX $93,310
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $92,750
    Eagle Pass, TX $86,940
    Midland, TX $81,700
    San Angelo, TX $78,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,630

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$73,270
    Project Management Specialists$76,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,650
    Human Resources Specialists$59,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,280
    Training and Development Specialists$51,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Amarillo, TX is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.54 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Amarillo, TX is 23% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,170 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,670.