Compliance Officers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $78,080 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.54
10th percentile $49,470
90th percentile $146,400
Employed locally 180
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,470
    25th
    $57,470
    50th (median)
    $78,080
    75th
    $116,460
    90th
    $146,400

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 84% Median Compliance Officers salary is 16% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $37.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.78 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.4% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,470 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,470.