Compliance Officers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $57,230 -27% vs national
Median hourly $27.52
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $95,370
Employed locally 140
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $44,000
    50th (median)
    $57,230
    75th
    $74,780
    90th
    $95,370

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,410
    Sheboygan, WI $79,170
    Morgantown, WV $78,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,560

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Athens, GA is $27.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.37 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Athens, GA is 27% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,000.