Compliance Officers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $79,000 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.98
10th percentile $40,300
90th percentile $114,680
Employed locally 260
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,300
    25th
    $56,500
    50th (median)
    $79,000
    75th
    $102,740
    90th
    $114,680

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 129% Median Compliance Officers salary is 29% 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
    Williamsport, PA $67,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $67,170
    Jackson, MS $65,960
    Hattiesburg, MS $61,780

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,960
    Accountants and Auditors $67,170
    Human Resources Specialists $65,510
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,870
    Management Analysts $86,940
    Project Management Specialists $86,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Gulfport, MS is $37.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.82 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Gulfport, MS is 0.7% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $40,300 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,500.