Compliance Officers Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,490 -19% vs national
Median hourly $30.52
10th percentile $42,090
90th percentile $85,160
Employed locally 330
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,090
    25th
    $51,340
    50th (median)
    $63,490
    75th
    $77,140
    90th
    $85,160

    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

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$69,480
    Human Resources Specialists$60,180
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,570
    Training and Development Specialists$46,680
    Project Management Specialists$86,280
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Central North Carolina is $30.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.68 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Central North Carolina is 19% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,090 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,340.