Compliance Officers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $64,830 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $124,560
Employed locally 210
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $44,030
    50th (median)
    $64,830
    75th
    $101,170
    90th
    $124,560

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 110% Median Compliance Officers salary is 10% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,750
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Anchorage, AK $84,020
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $83,420

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,770
    Human Resources Specialists $75,690
    Accountants and Auditors $77,790
    Management Analysts $96,780
    Logisticians $90,730
    Training and Development Specialists $54,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Fayetteville, NC is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.96 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 17.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,030.