FL · Ocala · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Ocala, FL

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Ocala area earn a median of $24.62 per hour, about $51,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.88 and $34.88. That ranks 368th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 335th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Ocala.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Ocala, FL

The metro median is 27% below the Florida statewide median of $33.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 160 compliance officers employed in the Ocala metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.54).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.60$34,53056% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.88$43,43045% below U.S. median
Median$24.62$51,20035% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$34.88$72,5507% below U.S. median
Top 10%$51.79$107,72037% above U.S. median

How Ocala ranks

  • 368th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 335th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 17th 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 Ocala

  • Overall prices in Ocala run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $24.62 median hour buys what $25.85 buys at the national price level, 31% below 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$886
  • Per year: $44,316
  • Per month: $3,693
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gainesville, FL37 mi$24.32/hr148,720
Apopka, FL50 mi$32.59/hr62,777
Clermont, FL52 mi$32.59/hr50,851
Ocoee, FL56 mi$32.59/hr51,269
Sanford, FL59 mi$32.59/hr66,919
Deltona, FL60 mi$29.70/hr100,513

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.

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Common questions

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

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Ocala metro area have a median pay of $24.62 per hour, about $51,200 a year. The middle half earn between $20.88 and $34.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Ocala ranks 335th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 368th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Ocala 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.

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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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