📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Compliance Officers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$80,446
per year
Median
$71,298
per year
Hourly
$38.68
per hour
📅 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$46,146
25th Percentile — Junior$64,553
50th Percentile — Median$71,298
75th Percentile — Senior$105,969
90th Percentile — Top Earners$122,894
💡 Top-earning Compliance Officerss in Texas make up to $122,894 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
$67.7k
2021
$70.1k
2022
$72.6k
2023
$75.1k
2024
$77.7k
2025
$80.4k
2026
📈 Compliance Officers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Compliance Officers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $78,033 -3.0% High
San Antonio $72,401 -10.0% High
Dallas $79,642 -1.0% High
Austin $86,882 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $77,228 -4.0% High
El Paso $65,966 -18.0% High
Arlington $78,033 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $69,988 -13.0% High
Plano $82,055 +2.0% High
Laredo $64,357 -20.0% High
Lubbock $65,966 -18.0% High
Garland $76,424 -5.0% High
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Compliance Officers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Compliance Officerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $80,446 per year, Texas's Compliance Officers 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 $46,146–$64,553, while experienced Compliance Officerss can command $105,969–$122,894.

Looking ahead, the Compliance Officers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% 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 Officers salary in Texas is $80,446 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $84,680.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Compliance Officerss 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 Officers employment.
  • At $80,446/year, Texas Compliance Officers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $84,680/year.