Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Waco, TX
Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Waco area centers on $26.23 per hour, or about $54,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $20.31 and the upper quarter over $33.63. That ranks 359th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 322nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Waco and what they pay.
- $26.23median pay per hour, Waco
- $20–$34typical range per hour
- 390employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Waco, TX
The metro median is 24% below the Texas statewide median of $34.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 390 compliance officers employed in the Waco metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.14 | $37,730 | 52% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.31 | $42,240 | 46% below U.S. median |
| Median | $26.23 | $54,560 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $33.63 | $69,950 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.27 | $94,160 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Waco ranks
- 359th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 322nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 24th 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 Waco
- Overall prices in Waco run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $26.23 median hour buys what $28.34 buys at the national price level, 25% 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: $47,214
- Per month: $3,934
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waco metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX | 33 mi | $28.91/hr | 96,267 |
| Killeen, TX | 46 mi | $28.91/hr | 160,616 |
| Georgetown, TX | 68 mi | $31.15/hr | 101,344 |
| Round Rock, TX | 77 mi | $31.15/hr | 135,359 |
| Bryan, TX | 78 mi | $30.72/hr | 91,541 |
| Leander, TX | 79 mi | $31.15/hr | 87,511 |
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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 Waco, TX?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Waco metro area have a median pay of $26.23 per hour, about $54,560 a year. The middle half earn between $20.31 and $33.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waco a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Waco ranks 322nd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 359th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Waco 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.
Does Valorem Health place regulatory affairs specialists in Waco?
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- MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
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