Compliance Officers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $63,270 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $127,490
Employed locally 460
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $63,270
    75th
    $98,180
    90th
    $127,490

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 109% Median Compliance Officers salary is 9% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $88,280
    Morgantown, WV $78,160
    Winchester, VA-WV $68,390
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,120
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,140

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,720
    Accountants and Auditors $67,600
    Human Resources Specialists $56,820
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,170
    Project Management Specialists $89,760
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Charleston, WV is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.55 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Charleston, WV is 19.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.