Compliance Officers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $82,170 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.51
10th percentile $52,070
90th percentile $123,090
Employed locally 1,510
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,070
    25th
    $65,220
    50th (median)
    $82,170
    75th
    $96,770
    90th
    $123,090

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 98% Median Compliance Officers salary is 2% 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
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    California $92,350
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $82,840

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Project Management Specialists $93,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Des Moines, IA is $39.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.77 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.8% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $52,070 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,220.