MA · Fall River · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Fall River, MA

Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Fall River area centers on $38.83 per hour, or about $80,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.85 and the upper quarter over $49.87. That ranks 63rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 103rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fall River.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Fall River, MA

The metro median is 13% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $44.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 1,290 compliance officers employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.84$53,75031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.85$64,17018% below U.S. median
Median$38.83$80,7603% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.87$103,73032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.97$126,82062% above U.S. median

How Fall River ranks

  • 63rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 103rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices

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 Fall River

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.83 median hour buys what $38.15 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$1,398
  • Per year: $69,894
  • Per month: $5,824

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick 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
New Bedford, MA9 mi$38.83/hr101,318
Taunton, MA12 mi$38.83/hr61,936
Brockton, MA25 mi$46.29/hr105,788
Weymouth Town, MA34 mi$46.29/hr60,159
Quincy, MA37 mi$46.29/hr103,434
Newton, MA42 mi$46.29/hr90,700

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Fall River, MA?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $38.83 per hour, about $80,760 a year. The middle half earn between $30.85 and $49.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 103rd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Fall River as a regulatory affairs specialist?

Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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

  • Mass General BrighamSomerville, MA · 2 postings$28.22/ hr$20–$39
  • 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

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Low$28Median$39.22High$61

13 Regulatory postings with published pay in the US, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Regulatory roles

  1. Senior Regulatory Affairs CoordinatorPermanent
    $51k–$82k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Somerville, MA · posted 9 days ago
  2. Regulatory Affairs Coordinator - UrologyPermanent
    $20.16–$29.01/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Massachusetts · posted 30+ days ago

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