Compliance Officers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $60,700 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $44,850
90th percentile $94,520
Employed locally 270
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,850
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $60,700
    75th
    $84,930
    90th
    $94,520

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 90% Median Compliance Officers salary is 10% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,750
    Vallejo, CA $81,330
    Charlottesville, VA $79,380

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,020
    Project Management Specialists $95,050
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $59,890
    Human Resources Specialists $62,290
    Management Analysts $80,410
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Lynchburg, VA is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.84 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 22.6% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,850 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.