Compliance Officers Salary in Morgantown, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morgantown, WV

Median annual salary $78,160 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.58
10th percentile $45,570
90th percentile $100,980
Employed locally 100
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,570
    25th
    $61,420
    50th (median)
    $78,160
    75th
    $92,730
    90th
    $100,980

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 125% Median Compliance Officers salary is 25% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $88,280
    Winchester, VA-WV $68,390
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,120
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,140
    Charleston, WV $63,270

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$59,950
    Accountants and Auditors$72,970
    Human Resources Specialists$66,940
    Project Management Specialists$79,270
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$53,580
    Training and Development Specialists$64,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Morgantown, WV is $37.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.45 or more per hour.

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Morgantown, WV is 0.3% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,570 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,420.