Compliance Officers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $59,490 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $45,410
90th percentile $97,120
Employed locally 200
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,410
    25th
    $50,710
    50th (median)
    $59,490
    75th
    $68,660
    90th
    $97,120

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 80% Median Compliance Officers salary is 20% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $91,520
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $91,460

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,900
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Management Analysts $63,960
    Human Resources Specialists $68,600
    Project Management Specialists $84,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Santa Fe, NM is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 24.1% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,410 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,710.