Compliance Officers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $58,350 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.05
10th percentile $42,090
90th percentile $87,370
Employed locally 150
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,090
    25th
    $46,200
    50th (median)
    $58,350
    75th
    $69,370
    90th
    $87,370

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 97% Median Compliance Officers salary is 3% 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
    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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,480
    Human Resources Specialists$61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,160
    Training and Development Specialists$50,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Hickory, NC is $28.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.91 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Hickory, NC is 25.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,090 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,200.