CA · Pomona · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Pomona, CA

Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Pomona area centers on $43.45 per hour, or about $90,370 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.95 and the upper quarter over $58.33. That ranks 23rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 100th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pomona.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Pomona, CA

The metro median is 2% below the California statewide median of $44.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 16,220 compliance officers employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.86$51,71034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.95$66,46015% below U.S. median
Median$43.45$90,37015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$58.33$121,33055% above U.S. median
Top 10%$68.88$143,27083% above U.S. median

How Pomona ranks

  • 23rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 100th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 24 California metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Pomona

  • Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.45 median hour buys what $38.26 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,564
  • Per year: $78,210
  • Per month: $6,518

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Diamond Bar, CA5 mi$43.45/hr52,292
Upland, CA7 mi$38.05/hr79,684
Glendora, CA8 mi$43.45/hr50,101
Chino, CA8 mi$38.05/hr94,010
Chino Hills, CA8 mi$38.05/hr77,418
Ontario, CA9 mi$38.05/hr185,285

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
  • Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
  • Technical writing and documentation skills

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Pomona, CA?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $43.45 per hour, about $90,370 a year. The middle half earn between $31.95 and $58.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Pomona a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 100th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a California license to work in Pomona as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
  • Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60

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Low$28Median$39.22High$61

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  1. Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Ops - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Circulatory RestorationPermanent
    $58k–$93k/ year
    Johnson & Johnson · Santa Clara, CA · posted today

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