Compliance Officers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $77,050 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.04
10th percentile $43,650
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 250
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,650
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $77,050
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $107,240

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 138% Median Compliance Officers salary is 38% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $91,520
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $91,460

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,190
    Accountants and Auditors $65,800
    Human Resources Specialists $55,100
    Management Analysts $73,900
    Project Management Specialists $75,210
    Training and Development Specialists $51,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Las Cruces, NM is $37.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 1.7% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,650 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.