Compliance Officers Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $72,320 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.77
10th percentile $49,720
90th percentile $111,400
Employed locally 270
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,720
    25th
    $62,380
    50th (median)
    $72,320
    75th
    $90,420
    90th
    $111,400

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,860
    Accountants and Auditors$79,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,200
    Project Management Specialists$96,900
    Human Resources Specialists$60,780
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Southwest Colorado is $34.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Southwest Colorado is 7.8% 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,720 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,380.