Compliance Officers Salary in Southern West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,110 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.50
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $91,850
Employed locally 110
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $55,110
    75th
    $70,570
    90th
    $91,850

    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

    Related occupations in Southern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $51,960
    Human Resources Specialists $59,480
    Loan Officers $48,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $41,800
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Southern West Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Southern West Virginia is $26.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southern West Virginia above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Southern West Virginia is 29.7% 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 Southern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in Southern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.