📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Compliance Officer Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$75,306
per year
Median
$66,548
per year
Hourly
$36.2
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,201
25th Percentile — Junior$61,228
50th Percentile — Median$66,548
75th Percentile — Senior$101,789
90th Percentile — Top Earners$118,524
💡 Top-earning Compliance Officers in Texas make up to $118,524 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$64.3k
2021
$66.4k
2022
$68.5k
2023
$70.7k
2024
$73.0k
2025
$75.3k
2026
📈 Compliance Officer salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.2% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Compliance Officer Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $73,047 -3.0% High
San Antonio $67,775 -10.0% High
Dallas $74,553 -1.0% High
Austin $81,330 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $72,294 -4.0% High
El Paso $61,751 -18.0% High
Arlington $73,047 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $65,516 -13.0% High
Plano $76,812 +2.0% High
Laredo $60,245 -20.0% High
Lubbock $61,751 -18.0% High
Garland $71,541 -5.0% High
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Compliance Officer Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Compliance Officers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $75,306 per year, Texas's Compliance Officer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $43,201–$61,228, while experienced Compliance Officers can command $101,789–$118,524.

Looking ahead, the Compliance Officer profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Compliance Officer salary in Texas is $75,306 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $79,270.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Compliance Officers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Compliance Officer employment.
  • At $75,306/year, Texas Compliance Officer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $79,270/year.