Compliance Officers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $65,960 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $41,820
90th percentile $112,280
Employed locally 570
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,820
    25th
    $51,420
    50th (median)
    $65,960
    75th
    $80,540
    90th
    $112,280

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 109% Median Compliance Officers salary is 9% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $79,000
    Williamsport, PA $67,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $67,170
    Hattiesburg, MS $61,780

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,390
    Management Analysts $58,030
    Project Management Specialists $74,240
    Human Resources Specialists $61,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,820
    Training and Development Specialists $59,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Jackson, MS is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Jackson, MS is 15.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $41,820 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,420.