Compliance Officers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $82,050 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.45
10th percentile $61,050
90th percentile $135,450
Employed locally 970
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,050
    25th
    $70,790
    50th (median)
    $82,050
    75th
    $93,380
    90th
    $135,450

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 87% Median Compliance Officers salary is 13% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Bellingham, WA $101,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,320
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,160
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $89,860

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,460
    Human Resources Specialists$84,180
    Accountants and Auditors$90,140
    Financial and Investment Analysts$67,370
    Project Management Specialists$102,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Olympia, WA is $39.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.75 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Olympia, WA is 4.6% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $61,050 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,790.