Compliance Officers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,170 -42.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $28,720
90th percentile $109,300
Employed locally 100
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,720
    25th
    $34,590
    50th (median)
    $45,170
    75th
    $72,370
    90th
    $109,300

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$64,680
    Human Resources Specialists$60,230
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70,430
    Loan Officers$64,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$48,930
    Logisticians$80,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Southwest Alabama is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.63 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Southwest Alabama is 42.4% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $28,720 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,590.