Compliance Officers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $81,140 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.01
10th percentile $50,650
90th percentile $107,980
Employed locally 1,280
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,650
    25th
    $61,020
    50th (median)
    $81,140
    75th
    $92,690
    90th
    $107,980

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 107% Median Compliance Officers salary is 7% 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
    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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $98,110
    Accountants and Auditors $81,140
    Project Management Specialists $97,330
    Human Resources Specialists $74,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,990
    Training and Development Specialists $73,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Salem, OR is $39.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.91 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Salem, OR is 3.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,650 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,020.