OH · Parma · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Parma, OH

The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Parma area is $35.87 per hour ($74,600 a year), with the typical range running from $28.08 to $47.35. That ranks 130th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 102nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Parma and what they pay.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Parma, OH

The metro median is 1% below the Ohio statewide median of $36.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 1,990 compliance officers employed in the Cleveland metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.47$46,74040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.08$58,41026% below U.S. median
Median$35.87$74,6005% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.35$98,49026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.58$123,93058% above U.S. median

How Parma ranks

  • 130th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 102nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 12 Ohio 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 Parma

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.87 median hour buys what $38.19 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$1,291
  • Per year: $64,566
  • Per month: $5,380

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

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cleveland, OH7 mi$35.87/hr365,379
Cuyahoga Falls, OH17 mi$36.24/hr50,979
Elyria, OH20 mi$35.87/hr53,604
Akron, OH24 mi$36.24/hr189,664
Canton, OH44 mi$29.09/hr69,211
Youngstown, OH60 mi$29.71/hr59,123

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio 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 Parma, OH?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $35.87 per hour, about $74,600 a year. The middle half earn between $28.08 and $47.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cleveland ranks 102nd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 130th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Parma as a regulatory affairs specialist?

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