Compliance Officers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $66,390 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.92
10th percentile $43,880
90th percentile $111,260
Employed locally 90
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,880
    25th
    $58,270
    50th (median)
    $66,390
    75th
    $88,820
    90th
    $111,260

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 87% Median Compliance Officers salary is 13% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,600
    Human Resources Specialists $61,570
    Logisticians $93,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,210
    Project Management Specialists $99,330
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Dubuque, IA is $31.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.06 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Dubuque, IA is 15.3% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,880 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,270.