Compliance Officers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $75,400 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.25
10th percentile $55,620
90th percentile $130,440
Employed locally 270
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,620
    25th
    $62,930
    50th (median)
    $75,400
    75th
    $91,250
    90th
    $130,440

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Compliance Officers salary is 11% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Bellingham, WA $101,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,320
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,160
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $89,860

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,850
    Human Resources Specialists $69,640
    Project Management Specialists $92,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Yakima, WA is $36.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.44 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Yakima, WA is 3.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,620 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,930.