Compliance Officers Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $59,700 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $88,330
Employed locally 100
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $49,970
    50th (median)
    $59,700
    75th
    $69,050
    90th
    $88,330

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 84% Median Compliance Officers salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,750
    Vallejo, CA $81,330
    Charlottesville, VA $79,380

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,780
    Human Resources Specialists $61,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,610
    Project Management Specialists $90,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,570
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Staunton?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Staunton, VA is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.18 or more per hour.

    Is Staunton above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Staunton, VA is 23.9% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,970.