Compliance Officers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $72,550 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $110,040
Employed locally 2,620
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $110,040

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 123% Median Compliance Officers salary is 23% 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
    Laredo, TX $93,310
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $92,750
    Eagle Pass, TX $86,940
    Midland, TX $81,700
    San Angelo, TX $78,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,630

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,940
    Accountants and Auditors $67,070
    Human Resources Specialists $54,970
    Project Management Specialists $76,100
    Training and Development Specialists $49,500
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in El Paso, TX is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compliance Officers salary in El Paso, TX is 7.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.