Compliance Officers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $68,390 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.88
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $122,410
Employed locally 110
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $50,340
    50th (median)
    $68,390
    75th
    $86,920
    90th
    $122,410

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $60,030
    Project Management Specialists $89,580
    Human Resources Specialists $62,880
    Training and Development Specialists $64,290
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Northwest Virginia is $32.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Northwest Virginia is 12.8% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,340.