Career Profile Compliance Officers Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $60,400 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Compliance Officers examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits. General Information Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. Excludes Financial Examiners" (13-2061), Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (13-2081), Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011), Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (19-5012), Transportation Security Screeners (33-9093), Agricultural Inspectors (45-2011), Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011), and Transportation Inspectors (53-6051). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Compliance Officers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 74 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 74 openings per year are projected for Compliance Officers. +16.4% Employment Change Employment for Compliance Officers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.4% between 2023 and 2028. $29.06 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $29.06/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.97, while experienced workers are paid $37.58. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 592 Compliance Officers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 689. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Compliance Officers are Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, and Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Compliance Officers include Law and Government, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Compliance Officers is Bachelor's. 73% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
