Occupation ยท SOC 13-1041
Compliance Officers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of compliance officers can typically be done from home. The score of 50% means only part of the detailed job titles in this group were judged teleworkable. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 397,770 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $78,420 ($37.70 an hour).
US employment
397,770
Median annual wage
$78,420
Mean annual wage
$84,980
Median hourly wage
$37.70
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$103,010
- New Jersey$93,520
- Massachusetts$92,890
- California$92,350
- Alaska$88,730
Top 5 after cost of living
- District of Columbia$93,730
- Vermont$90,400
- Maine$89,580
- Delaware$88,620
- North Dakota$88,190
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $58,130 (+74.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $1,640 (+2.1%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $93,500 | $15,080 (+19.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Human Resources Managers | $140,030 | $61,610 (+78.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Engineers | $104,170 | $25,750 (+32.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,010 | $23,590 (+30.1%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California47,420
- 2. Texas39,870
- 3. Florida31,610
- 4. New York23,690
- 5. Pennsylvania15,320
- 6. Virginia15,120
- 7. Georgia13,730
- 8. New Jersey12,000
- 9. Arizona11,590
- 10. Massachusetts11,460
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$103,010
- 2. New Jersey$93,520
- 3. Massachusetts$92,890
- 4. California$92,350
- 5. Alaska$88,730
- 6. Vermont$88,550
- 7. Delaware$88,450
- 8. Maryland$87,580
- 9. Connecticut$87,210
- 10. Maine$86,940
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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