Compliance Officers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $70,440 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.86
10th percentile $48,330
90th percentile $116,540
Employed locally 310
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,330
    25th
    $58,940
    50th (median)
    $70,440
    75th
    $98,650
    90th
    $116,540

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 88% Median Compliance Officers salary is 12% below 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,240
    Accountants and Auditors $85,640
    Human Resources Specialists $75,500
    Project Management Specialists $98,930
    Training and Development Specialists $69,250
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Modesto, CA is $33.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.76 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Modesto, CA is 10.2% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,330 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,940.