Compliance Officers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $67,660 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.53
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 1,470
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $67,660
    75th
    $101,440
    90th
    $107,240

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 129% Median Compliance Officers salary is 29% 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
    Laredo, TX $93,310
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $92,750
    Eagle Pass, TX $86,940
    Midland, TX $81,700
    San Angelo, TX $78,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,630

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $62,420
    Human Resources Specialists $50,360
    Project Management Specialists $64,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $43,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,640
    Training and Development Specialists $47,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in McAllen, TX is $32.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in McAllen, TX is 13.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.