Compliance Officers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $74,930 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.02
10th percentile $43,740
90th percentile $120,570
Employed locally 2,790
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,740
    25th
    $55,800
    50th (median)
    $74,930
    75th
    $96,630
    90th
    $120,570

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 96% Median Compliance Officers salary is 4% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Compliance Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    Vermont $88,550
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,400
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $82,170
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $81,920

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,770
    Project Management Specialists $93,760
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $89,040
    Human Resources Specialists $65,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,210
    Management Analysts $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $36.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.27 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4.5% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,740 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,800.