Compliance Officers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,110 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.19
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $106,480
Employed locally 230
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $58,340
    50th (median)
    $71,110
    75th
    $85,190
    90th
    $106,480

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,290
    Project Management Specialists $87,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,160
    Human Resources Specialists $66,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,500
    Training and Development Specialists $59,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Maryland is $34.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.88 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Maryland is 9.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,340.