Compliance Officers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,800 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $35,130
90th percentile $106,500
Employed locally 150
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,130
    25th
    $40,640
    50th (median)
    $55,800
    75th
    $74,920
    90th
    $106,500

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,800
    Human Resources Specialists $59,100
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,920
    Project Management Specialists $82,070
    Training and Development Specialists $50,130
    Loan Officers $62,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in East Tennessee is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.90 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in East Tennessee is 28.8% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $35,130 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,640.