Compliance Officers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $83,550 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.17
10th percentile $49,660
90th percentile $131,250
Employed locally 180
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,660
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $83,550
    75th
    $111,820
    90th
    $131,250

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 122% Median Compliance Officers salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    El Centro, CA $101,110
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,280

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Management Analysts $76,360
    Project Management Specialists $100,720
    Human Resources Specialists $73,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Chico, CA is $40.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.90 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Chico, CA is 6.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,660 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.