FL · Melbourne · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Melbourne, FL

The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Melbourne area is $39.72 per hour ($82,610 a year), with the typical range running from $27.78 to $52.02. That ranks 44th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 56th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Melbourne.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Melbourne, FL

The metro median is 17% above the Florida statewide median of $33.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 600 compliance officers employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.65$45,03043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.78$57,78026% below U.S. median
Median$39.72$82,6105% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.02$108,20038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$65.06$135,32073% above U.S. median

How Melbourne ranks

  • 44th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 56th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 20 Florida 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 Melbourne

  • Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.72 median hour buys what $39.72 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,430
  • Per year: $71,496
  • Per month: $5,958
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Palm Bay, FL11 mi$39.72/hr142,023
St. Cloud, FL39 mi$32.59/hr71,036
Orlando, FL42 mi$32.59/hr334,854
Kissimmee, FL48 mi$32.59/hr84,756
Fort Pierce, FL51 mi$28.35/hr50,805
Port St. Lucie, FL60 mi$28.35/hr258,575

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Florida · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Melbourne, FL?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $39.72 per hour, about $82,610 a year. The middle half earn between $27.78 and $52.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 56th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 44th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Melbourne as a regulatory affairs specialist?

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

Does Valorem Health place regulatory affairs specialists in Melbourne?

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  • 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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