Compliance Officers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $101,870 +29.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.98
10th percentile $55,210
90th percentile $120,080
Employed locally 650
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,210
    25th
    $77,180
    50th (median)
    $101,870
    75th
    $120,080
    90th
    $120,080

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 126% Median Compliance Officers salary is 26% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,320
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,160
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $89,860
    Delaware $88,450

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Project Management Specialists $102,350
    Human Resources Specialists $75,860
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Bellingham, WA is $48.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.66 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Bellingham, WA is 29.9% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,210 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,180.