Compliance Officers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $75,780 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $50,140
90th percentile $108,440
Employed locally 180
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,140
    25th
    $62,360
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $86,900
    90th
    $108,440

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 107% Median Compliance Officers salary is 7% 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
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    California $92,350
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $82,840

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,930
    Accountants and Auditors$76,250
    Project Management Specialists$83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,440
    Human Resources Specialists$68,990
    Management Analysts$83,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Ames, IA is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.28 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Ames, IA is 3.4% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,140 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,360.