Compliance Officers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $88,250 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.43
10th percentile $59,680
90th percentile $132,730
Employed locally 760
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,680
    25th
    $67,850
    50th (median)
    $88,250
    75th
    $112,700
    90th
    $132,730

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 100% Median Compliance Officers salary is 0% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Bangor, ME $94,270
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $91,520

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,600
    Accountants and Auditors $82,580
    Human Resources Specialists $69,620
    Project Management Specialists $87,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,300
    Management Analysts $84,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Portland, ME is $42.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.20 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Portland, ME is 12.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,680 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,850.