Compliance Officers Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $86,040 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.37
10th percentile $61,320
90th percentile $128,170
Employed locally 40
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,320
    25th
    $69,760
    50th (median)
    $86,040
    75th
    $100,550
    90th
    $128,170

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $86,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $82,000
    Human Resources Specialists $77,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,170
    Fundraisers $66,690
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Massachusetts is $41.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.40 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Massachusetts is 9.7% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $61,320 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,760.