Compliance Officers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $92,750 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $44,120
90th percentile $123,360
Employed locally 940
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,120
    25th
    $57,910
    50th (median)
    $92,750
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $123,360

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 181% Median Compliance Officers salary is 81% 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
    Laredo, TX $93,310
    Eagle Pass, TX $86,940
    Midland, TX $81,700
    San Angelo, TX $78,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,540

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $62,470
    Human Resources Specialists $50,550
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,950
    Project Management Specialists $65,760
    Training and Development Specialists $52,010
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Brownsville, TX is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.36 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Brownsville, TX is 18.3% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,120 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,910.