Compliance Officers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $64,300 -18% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $37,000
90th percentile $94,020
Employed locally 220
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,000
    25th
    $49,100
    50th (median)
    $64,300
    75th
    $78,150
    90th
    $94,020

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 83% Median Compliance Officers salary is 17% below 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,410
    Sheboygan, WI $79,170
    Morgantown, WV $78,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,560

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,560
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Human Resources Specialists $60,890
    Project Management Specialists $83,620
    Logisticians $46,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Gainesville, GA is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.85 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Gainesville, GA is 18% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,000 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,100.