Compliance Officers Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $70,660 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.97
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $112,780
Employed locally 70
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $56,450
    50th (median)
    $70,660
    75th
    $81,060
    90th
    $112,780

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 110% Median Compliance Officers salary is 10% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Idaho Falls, ID $96,480
    California $92,350

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,250
    Human Resources Specialists $61,490
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,490
    Loan Officers $60,900
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,860
    Training and Development Specialists $81,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Decatur, AL is $33.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.26 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Decatur, AL is 9.9% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,450.