Compliance Officers in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Texas compliance officers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $54,700 and $103,730, with a median of $75,370.
Compliance Officers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 187 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $81,224. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 25 | $63,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 78 | $70,100 |
| Level III — experienced | 32 | $89,340 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 51 | $102,773 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Compliance Officers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings. Click a company for its full H-1B salary breakdown.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Security Industry Spclst II | 13 | $146,103 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | Snr Analyst, Client Onboarding & Configuration | 6 | $73,750 |
| Covidien LP | Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 4 | $76,731 |
| FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas LLC | QA Analyst I | 4 | $80,392 |
| KATALYST HEALTHCARES & LIFE SCIENCES INC. | REGULATORY OPERATIONS CONTRACTOR | 4 | $63,586 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Security Industry Spclst II | 3 | $150,000 |
| Anthesis LLC | Junior Compliance Analyst | 3 | $80,000 |
| Bell Care Pharmacy Group Inc | Regulatory Compliance Manager | 3 | $52,811 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 3 | $98,155 |
| Freyr,Inc. | Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 3 | $64,771 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Oracle America, Inc.$86,694HuttoWage Level IVDecided Jun 24, 2026I-200-26168-022848
- Junior Compliance Analyst at Anthesis LLC$80,000AustinWage Level IDecided Jun 23, 2026I-200-26166-015790
- Contract Manager at CEVA Freight LLC$109,000HoustonWage Level IIIDecided Jun 22, 2026I-200-26163-009124
- Senior Surveyor at LLOYD'S REGISTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.$100,568League CityWage Level IVDecided Jun 18, 2026I-200-26162-007046
- Regulatory Affairs Associate- Policy and Permitting at UPower Energy, LLC$110,000Cedar ParkWage Level IIIDecided Jun 17, 2026I-200-26161-001960
- Compliance Officer at Bridge River Counseling, PLLC$70,720DallasWage Level IDecided Jun 16, 2026I-200-26160-996810
- Regulatory Support Associate at The University of Texas at Dallas$77,250DallasWage Level IDecided Jun 16, 2026I-200-26160-996092
- Sr. Associate II, Regulatory Affairs at Alcon Research, LLC$64,771Fort WorthWage Level IIDecided Jun 16, 2026I-200-26160-996915
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Compliance Officers specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 86 certified offers. The most common variant is Regulatory Affairs Specialist at a median of $82,909.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Covidien LP | 30 | $82,909 |
| Security Industry Spclst | Amazon.com Services LLC | 13 | $147,100 |
| Compliance Officer | Campbell Oil Co Inc. | 10 | $64,304 |
| Compliance Analyst | Anthesis LLC | 7 | $80,000 |
| Snr Analyst, Client Onboarding & Configuration | GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 5 | $73,600 |
| Regulatory Engineer | DELL PRODUCTS L.P. | 3 | $164,440 |
| REGULATORY OPERATIONS CONTRACTOR | KATALYST HEALTHCARES & LIFE SCIENCES INC. | 3 | $62,400 |
| Regulatory Specialist | Natus Medical Incorporated | 3 | $97,344 |
| Compliance Associate | Standish Compliance Services LLC | 3 | $92,500 |
| Principal Specialist, RA | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | 3 | $112,805 |
| Compliance Specialist | FlowX LLC | 3 | $74,880 |
| Policy Specialist | Google LLC | 3 | $123,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Compliance Officers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 187 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $72,800.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | KATALYST HEALTHCARES & LIFE SCIENCES INC. | 57 | $72,800 |
| Manufacturing | Covidien LP | 41 | $87,776 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 33 | $114,900 |
| Technology and software | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 24 | $103,080 |
| Finance and insurance | GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 13 | $73,600 |
| Education | The University of Texas at Dallas | 6 | $77,625 |
| Healthcare | BBG Advanced Therapies | 5 | $80,000 |
| Energy and utilities | FlowX LLC | 3 | $110,000 |
| Real estate | LTS Group Inc. | 2 | $80,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | CEVA Freight LLC | 2 | $96,000 |
| Government and public sector | City of Midland | 1 | $71,843 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.1 / 5
Law and Government
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
- 02
Collect fees for licenses.
- 03
Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
- 04
Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants.
- 05
Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
- 06
Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.
- 07
Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
- 08
Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for compliance officers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$78,860
- Dallas$77,760
- Austin$70,720
- San Antonio$67,050
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Compliance Officers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Compliance Officers in Texas is $75,370.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Compliance Officers?
- The Texas median is -8.1% versus the BLS national figure of $82,024.
- What is the salary range for Compliance Officers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $45,170 and the 90th-percentile at $126,920, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Compliance Officers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Compliance Officers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
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