Compliance Officers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $77,400 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.21
10th percentile $43,540
90th percentile $136,990
Employed locally 410
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,540
    25th
    $59,490
    50th (median)
    $77,400
    75th
    $107,540
    90th
    $136,990

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 93% Median Compliance Officers salary is 7% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Idaho Falls, ID $96,480
    California $92,350

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $120,910
    Accountants and Auditors $77,280
    Logisticians $110,550
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $93,430
    Management Analysts $118,270
    Human Resources Specialists $74,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Huntsville, AL is $37.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.59 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Huntsville, AL is 1.3% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,540 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,490.