Compliance Officers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $73,920 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.54
10th percentile $48,730
90th percentile $112,260
Employed locally 70
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,730
    25th
    $56,080
    50th (median)
    $73,920
    75th
    $90,480
    90th
    $112,260

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 97% Median Compliance Officers salary is 3% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $89,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,730
    Fond du Lac, WI $81,560
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,350

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,680
    Project Management Specialists $87,940
    Human Resources Specialists $66,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,290
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Wausau, WI is $35.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.06 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Wausau, WI is 5.7% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,730 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,080.