Compliance Officers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $95,380 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.86
10th percentile $57,630
90th percentile $148,010
Employed locally 460
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,630
    25th
    $76,530
    50th (median)
    $95,380
    75th
    $118,550
    90th
    $148,010

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 93% Median Compliance Officers salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,410
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $89,860
    Fairbanks-College, AK $87,270
    Connecticut $87,210

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570
    Project Management Specialists $125,960
    Accountants and Auditors $94,450
    Human Resources Specialists $85,200
    Management Analysts $106,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Boulder, CO is $45.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.88 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Boulder, CO is 21.6% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $57,630 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,530.