Compliance Officers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $76,160 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.61
10th percentile $52,910
90th percentile $118,090
Employed locally 110
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,910
    25th
    $65,640
    50th (median)
    $76,160
    75th
    $91,850
    90th
    $118,090

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 104% Median Compliance Officers salary is 4% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,320
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $89,860
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,410
    Kingston, NY $80,220
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $80,210

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,540
    Project Management Specialists $92,810
    Human Resources Specialists $74,210
    Fundraisers $77,900
    Training and Development Specialists $62,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Ithaca, NY is $36.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.92 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Ithaca, NY is 2.9% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $52,910 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,640.