Compliance Officers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $60,320 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $39,740
90th percentile $111,480
Employed locally 400
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,740
    25th
    $49,720
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $87,380
    90th
    $111,480

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 92% Median Compliance Officers salary is 8% 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
    Laredo, TX $93,310
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $92,750
    Eagle Pass, TX $86,940
    Midland, TX $81,700
    San Angelo, TX $78,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,630

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $92,450
    Accountants and Auditors $71,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,320
    Human Resources Specialists $57,690
    Training and Development Specialists $55,590
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Corpus Christi, TX is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.66 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 23.1% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,740 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,720.