Compliance Officers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $68,580 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.97
10th percentile $41,530
90th percentile $101,520
Employed locally 150
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,530
    25th
    $52,980
    50th (median)
    $68,580
    75th
    $84,990
    90th
    $101,520

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 114% Median Compliance Officers salary is 14% above 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Idaho Falls, ID $96,480
    California $92,350

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,390
    Human Resources Specialists $66,420
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,910
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,100
    Logisticians $82,820
    Loan Officers $61,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $32.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.55 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 12.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $41,530 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,980.