Compliance Officers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $73,850 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.50
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $115,110
Employed locally 2,490
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $59,630
    50th (median)
    $73,850
    75th
    $94,800
    90th
    $115,110

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,750
    Vallejo, CA $81,330
    Charlottesville, VA $79,380

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Richmond, VA is $35.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.48 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Richmond, VA is 5.8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,630.