Compliance Officers Salary in Western Washington

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

Median annual salary $81,490 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.18
10th percentile $52,060
90th percentile $122,040
Employed locally 200
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,060
    25th
    $63,410
    50th (median)
    $81,490
    75th
    $100,610
    90th
    $122,040

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,080
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,340
    Human Resources Specialists $75,300
    Project Management Specialists $98,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,730
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $71,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Western Washington is $39.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.66 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Western Washington is 3.9% above 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $52,060 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,410.