Compliance Officers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $66,820 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.12
10th percentile $45,220
90th percentile $100,980
Employed locally 240
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,220
    25th
    $54,500
    50th (median)
    $66,820
    75th
    $86,580
    90th
    $100,980

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 87% Median Compliance Officers salary is 13% 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
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    California $92,350
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $82,840

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,390
    Project Management Specialists$83,410
    Human Resources Specialists$61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $32.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.66 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 14.8% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,220 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,500.