Compliance Officers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $54,560 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.23
10th percentile $37,730
90th percentile $94,170
Employed locally 390
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,730
    25th
    $42,250
    50th (median)
    $54,560
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $94,170

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 85% Median Compliance Officers salary is 15% 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
    Laredo, TX $93,310
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $92,750
    Eagle Pass, TX $86,940
    Midland, TX $81,700
    San Angelo, TX $78,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $75,630

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$70,430
    Project Management Specialists$74,280
    Accountants and Auditors$72,500
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,250
    Human Resources Specialists$59,590
    Training and Development Specialists$60,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Waco, TX is $26.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.65 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Waco, TX is 30.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,730 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,250.