Compliance Officers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $80,070 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.50
10th percentile $56,370
90th percentile $124,460
Employed locally 1,490
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,370
    25th
    $63,790
    50th (median)
    $80,070
    75th
    $101,370
    90th
    $124,460

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 105% Median Compliance Officers salary is 5% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $89,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,730
    Fond du Lac, WI $81,560
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,350

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,760
    Project Management Specialists $96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,430
    Human Resources Specialists $67,180
    Management Analysts $105,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Milwaukee, WI is $38.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.43 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,370 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,790.