Compliance Officers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $78,610 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.80
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $143,250
Employed locally 680
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $61,290
    50th (median)
    $78,610
    75th
    $112,750
    90th
    $143,250

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 116% Median Compliance Officers salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    El Centro, CA $101,110
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,280

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$91,540
    Accountants and Auditors$80,130
    Management Analysts$98,780
    Project Management Specialists$100,970
    Human Resources Specialists$74,720
    Training and Development Specialists$53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Bakersfield, CA is $37.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.54 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.2% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,290.