Compliance Officers Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $60,220 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $99,860
Employed locally 100
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $45,780
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $77,810
    90th
    $99,860

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,410
    Sheboygan, WI $79,170
    Morgantown, WV $78,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,560

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,100
    Accountants and Auditors$75,480
    Human Resources Specialists$55,120
    Project Management Specialists$78,390
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,720
    Management Analysts$79,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Dalton, GA is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.39 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Dalton, GA is 23.2% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,780.