Compliance Officers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $91,160 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.83
10th percentile $58,090
90th percentile $141,450
Employed locally 390
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,090
    25th
    $72,520
    50th (median)
    $91,160
    75th
    $129,260
    90th
    $141,450

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 106% Median Compliance Officers salary is 6% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Bellingham, WA $101,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,320
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $89,860
    Delaware $88,450

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $107,280
    Accountants and Auditors $88,880
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,940
    Human Resources Specialists $78,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $85,270
    Training and Development Specialists $90,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Kennewick, WA is $43.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.98 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Kennewick, WA is 16.2% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,090 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,520.