TN · Cleveland · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Cleveland, TN

Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Cleveland area centers on $24.47 per hour, or about $50,900 a year. The lower quarter earns under $20.30 and the upper quarter over $35.77. That ranks 370th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 327th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cleveland.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Cleveland, TN

The metro median is 20% below the Tennessee statewide median of $30.65 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 60 compliance officers employed in the Cleveland metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.63$36,67053% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.30$42,22046% below U.S. median
Median$24.47$50,90035% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.77$74,4005% below U.S. median
Top 10%$51.15$106,39036% above U.S. median

How Cleveland ranks

  • 370th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 327th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 10 Tennessee 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 Cleveland

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 60.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $24.47 median hour buys what $27.78 buys at the national price level, 26% 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$881
  • Per year: $44,046
  • Per month: $3,670
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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
Chattanooga, TN23 mi$30.67/hr191,496
Knoxville, TN75 mi$33.11/hr198,722
Alpharetta, GA84 mi$31.00/hr67,275
Roswell, GA84 mi$31.00/hr92,227
Marietta, GA87 mi$31.00/hr63,122
Johns Creek, GA88 mi$31.00/hr81,167

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Tennessee · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Tennessee

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

Tennessee 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.

Tennessee state guide

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Common questions

How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Cleveland, TN?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $24.47 per hour, about $50,900 a year. The middle half earn between $20.30 and $35.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cleveland ranks 327th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 370th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Cleveland as a regulatory affairs specialist?

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

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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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