Compliance Officers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $80,650 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.77
10th percentile $52,220
90th percentile $133,950
Employed locally 150
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,220
    25th
    $58,050
    50th (median)
    $80,650
    75th
    $105,270
    90th
    $133,950

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 124% Median Compliance Officers salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    El Centro, CA $101,110
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,280

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,670
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,630
    Human Resources Specialists $74,570
    Management Analysts $77,610
    Training and Development Specialists $56,500
    Project Management Specialists $95,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Merced, CA is $38.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.11 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Merced, CA is 2.8% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $52,220 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,050.