Compliance Officers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $65,960 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $88,800
Employed locally 110
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $65,960
    75th
    $75,000
    90th
    $88,800

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $60,470
    Human Resources Specialists $51,010
    Project Management Specialists $73,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $53,930
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $49,670
    Loan Officers $72,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Southwest Missouri is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Southwest Missouri is 15.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.