Compliance Officers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $61,990 -21% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $41,680
90th percentile $117,190
Employed locally 30
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,680
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $61,990
    75th
    $92,750
    90th
    $117,190

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Compliance Officers salary is 11% 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
    Morgantown, WV $78,160
    Winchester, VA-WV $68,390
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $65,120
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,140

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$95,640
    Human Resources Specialists$89,860
    Financial Specialists, All Other$92,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72,540
    Management Analysts$103,400
    Project Management Specialists$87,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Parkersburg, WV is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.08 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 21% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $41,680 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.