Compliance Officers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $82,220 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.53
10th percentile $58,080
90th percentile $137,510
Employed locally 390
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,080
    25th
    $70,720
    50th (median)
    $82,220
    75th
    $110,700
    90th
    $137,510

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 86% Median Compliance Officers salary is 14% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Project Management Specialists $107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Santa Maria, CA is $39.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 4.8% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,080 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,720.