Compliance Officers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $85,750 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.23
10th percentile $57,120
90th percentile $131,400
Employed locally 2,800
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,120
    25th
    $67,800
    50th (median)
    $85,750
    75th
    $106,590
    90th
    $131,400

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 91% Median Compliance Officers salary is 9% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Bangor, ME $94,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,320
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $92,750

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $102,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,620
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,950
    Human Resources Specialists $77,860
    Management Analysts $105,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Portland, OR-WA is $41.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.80 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 9.3% 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 $57,120 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,800.