Compliance Officers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $53,080 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.52
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 170
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $53,080
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $104,330

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$63,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,790
    Project Management Specialists$82,440
    Human Resources Specialists$58,590
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,900
    Loan Officers$51,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Southwest Louisiana is $25.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 32.3% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.