Compliance Officers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $79,230 +1% vs national
Median hourly $38.09
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $159,970
Employed locally 860
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $63,560
    50th (median)
    $79,230
    75th
    $117,190
    90th
    $159,970

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 102% Median Compliance Officers salary is 2% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $105,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,680
    Project Management Specialists $83,300
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $99,200
    Accountants and Auditors $76,110
    Human Resources Specialists $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Fayetteville, AR is $38.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.84 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,560.