Compliance Officers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,970 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.27
10th percentile $42,090
90th percentile $107,770
Employed locally 370
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,090
    25th
    $52,170
    50th (median)
    $62,970
    75th
    $79,250
    90th
    $107,770

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$73,930
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73,310
    Human Resources Specialists$61,540
    Logisticians$89,860
    Project Management Specialists$83,440
    Training and Development Specialists$49,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Eastern North Carolina is $30.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.32 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 19.7% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,090 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,170.