Compliance Officers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $101,110 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.61
10th percentile $53,800
90th percentile $128,070
Employed locally 850
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,800
    25th
    $69,720
    50th (median)
    $101,110
    75th
    $124,700
    90th
    $128,070

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 179% Median Compliance Officers salary is 79% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,280
    California $92,350

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,090
    Accountants and Auditors $76,590
    Management Analysts $82,750
    Human Resources Specialists $67,460
    Project Management Specialists $101,420
    Training and Development Specialists $50,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in El Centro, CA is $48.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.91 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in El Centro, CA is 28.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $53,800 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,720.