Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Palm Beach Gardens area earn a median of $37.43 per hour, about $77,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.45 and $52.58. That ranks 98th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 251st of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Beach Gardens.
- $37.43median pay per hour, Miami
- $28–$53typical range per hour
- 12,810employed in the metro area
- 114cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The metro median is 11% above the Florida statewide median of $33.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 12,810 compliance officers employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.89 | $47,610 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.45 | $59,180 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.43 | $77,860 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.58 | $109,370 | 39% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.25 | $129,480 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Palm Beach Gardens ranks
- 98th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 251st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Palm Beach Gardens
- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.43 median hour buys what $32.79 buys at the national price level, 13% 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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- Per year: $67,374
- Per month: $5,614
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter, FL | 6 mi | $37.43/hr | 62,987 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 33 mi | $28.35/hr | 258,575 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 41 mi | $28.35/hr | 50,805 |
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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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $37.43 per hour, about $77,860 a year. The middle half earn between $28.45 and $52.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Palm Beach Gardens a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 251st of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens?
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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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