TX · El Paso · Updated October 15, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in El Paso, TX

The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the El Paso area is $34.88 per hour ($72,550 a year), with the typical range running from $21.91 to $50.16. That ranks 162nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 84th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near El Paso.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in El Paso, TX

The metro median is 1% above the Texas statewide median of $34.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 2,620 compliance officers employed in the El Paso metro area, 7.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 3.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.02$39,56050% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.91$45,57042% below U.S. median
Median$34.88$72,5507% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.16$104,33033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.90$110,03040% above U.S. median

How El Paso ranks

  • 162nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 84th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 24 Texas 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 El Paso

  • Overall prices in El Paso run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $34.88 median hour buys what $38.79 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$1,256
  • Per year: $62,784
  • Per month: $5,232
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Las Cruces, NM39 mi$37.04/hr116,998
Odessa, TX240 mi$31.06/hr119,748
Midland, TX253 mi$39.28/hr143,687
Tucson, AZ261 mi$33.55/hr554,013
Marana, AZ278 mi$35.09/hr62,380
Lubbock, TX289 mi$28.17/hr272,086

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Texas · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas 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 El Paso, TX?

Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the El Paso metro area have a median pay of $34.88 per hour, about $72,550 a year. The middle half earn between $21.91 and $50.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

El Paso ranks 84th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 162nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Texas license to work in El Paso as a regulatory affairs specialist?

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