Compliance Officers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $74,120 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.64
10th percentile $47,570
90th percentile $106,190
Employed locally 150
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,570
    25th
    $58,490
    50th (median)
    $74,120
    75th
    $87,750
    90th
    $106,190

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 115% Median Compliance Officers salary is 15% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,750
    Vallejo, CA $81,330
    Charlottesville, VA $79,380

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$67,490
    Project Management Specialists$87,250
    Human Resources Specialists$63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,140
    Management Analysts$82,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Blacksburg, VA is $35.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 5.5% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,570 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,490.