Compliance Officers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $65,330 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.41
10th percentile $45,590
90th percentile $103,230
Employed locally 430
National median $78,420

Compare Compliance Officers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Roanoke, VA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Compliance Officers
in
Roanoke, VA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,590
    25th
    $53,130
    50th (median)
    $65,330
    75th
    $80,990
    90th
    $103,230

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 97% Median Compliance Officers salary is 3% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Project Management Specialists $82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Roanoke, VA is $31.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.82 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Roanoke, VA is 16.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,590 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,130.