Compliance Officers

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.

SOC: 13-1041.00

Common Job Titles

Driver License ExaminerLicense ExaminerMotor Vehicle ClerkPublic Service Representative (PSR)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Compliance Officers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

397,770

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$46,230
10% of workers earn the following or more$130,030
Workers on average earn$84,980

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Law and Government4.1/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
  • Public Safety and Security3.4/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.2/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Technology Skills

Commercial driver's license information system CDLISComputer-assisted testing softwareDatabase softwareDigital imaging system softwareDocument scanning softwareDriving simulatorsNational Driver Register NDRSafety Status Measurement System SafeStat

Tools & Equipment

Barcode scannersDesktop computersDigital camerasDocument scannersElectric typewritersFacial recognition systemsFingerprint capture devicesFingerprint recognition systems