Compliance Officers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $57,940 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $33,700
90th percentile $97,470
Employed locally 210
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,700
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $57,940
    75th
    $75,020
    90th
    $97,470

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,280
    Human Resources Specialists $60,170
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $51,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,130
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,980
    Training and Development Specialists $47,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Southwest Virginia is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Southwest Virginia is 26.1% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $33,700 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.