Compliance Officers Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $74,580 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.86
10th percentile $46,980
90th percentile $125,830
Employed locally 250
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,980
    25th
    $60,160
    50th (median)
    $74,580
    75th
    $101,090
    90th
    $125,830

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 86% Median Compliance Officers salary is 14% 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
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $91,930
    New Haven, CT $91,790
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $87,750
    Connecticut $87,210
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,350

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,750
    Human Resources Specialists $74,280
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,540
    Project Management Specialists $98,500
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,790
    Management Analysts $102,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Waterbury?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Waterbury, CT is $35.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.66 or more per hour.

    Is Waterbury above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Waterbury, CT is 4.9% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,980 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,160.