Compliance Officers Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,080 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.81
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $96,570
Employed locally 220
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $50,670
    50th (median)
    $64,080
    75th
    $77,940
    90th
    $96,570

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,930
    Human Resources Specialists $59,770
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,260
    Project Management Specialists $80,280
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,830
    Loan Officers $78,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Northwest Iowa is $30.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.01 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Northwest Iowa is 18.3% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,670.