Compliance Officers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $70,220 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.76
10th percentile $44,000
90th percentile $174,840
Employed locally 500
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,000
    25th
    $55,050
    50th (median)
    $70,220
    75th
    $102,290
    90th
    $174,840

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Compliance Officers salary is 11% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,650
    Human Resources Specialists $65,560
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,240
    Project Management Specialists $94,390
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,540
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Greensboro, NC is $33.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.10 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Greensboro, NC is 10.5% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,000 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,050.