Compliance Officers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $77,710 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.36
10th percentile $45,960
90th percentile $126,800
Employed locally 1,090
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,960
    25th
    $57,500
    50th (median)
    $77,710
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $126,800

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190
    Laredo, TX $93,310
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,160

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Accountants and Auditors $75,780
    Project Management Specialists $82,400
    Human Resources Specialists $66,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,300
    Management Analysts $97,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in New Orleans, LA is $37.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.77 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in New Orleans, LA is 0.9% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,960 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,500.