Compliance Officers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $91,360 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.92
10th percentile $57,850
90th percentile $136,750
Employed locally 230
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,850
    25th
    $68,020
    50th (median)
    $91,360
    75th
    $113,740
    90th
    $136,750

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    El Centro, CA $101,110
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,280

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,100
    Accountants and Auditors $84,860
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $95,270
    Project Management Specialists $101,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Salinas, CA is $43.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.40 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Salinas, CA is 16.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $57,850 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,020.