Compliance Officers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $82,320 +5% vs national
Median hourly $39.58
10th percentile $50,570
90th percentile $136,780
Employed locally 210
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,570
    25th
    $65,540
    50th (median)
    $82,320
    75th
    $105,490
    90th
    $136,780

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 75% Median Compliance Officers salary is 25% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,770
    Management Analysts $101,930
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,440
    Human Resources Specialists $81,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Santa Cruz, CA is $39.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.80 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,570 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,540.