Compliance Officers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $62,270 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.94
10th percentile $40,450
90th percentile $99,920
Employed locally 560
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,450
    25th
    $49,270
    50th (median)
    $62,270
    75th
    $78,890
    90th
    $99,920

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 98% Median Compliance Officers salary is 2% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $105,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $89,930
    Eagle Pass, TX $86,940
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $82,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,730
    Grants Pass, OR $81,610

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,530
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820
    Project Management Specialists $88,600
    Training and Development Specialists $58,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Scranton, PA is $29.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.45 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Scranton, PA is 20.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $40,450 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,270.