Compliance Officers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,190 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $87,090
Employed locally 240
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $63,190
    75th
    $72,380
    90th
    $87,090

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $68,910
    Human Resources Specialists $62,420
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $59,610
    Project Management Specialists $78,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,630
    Training and Development Specialists $46,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Western North Carolina is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.54 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Western North Carolina is 19.4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.