Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Racine, WI
The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Racine area is $37.06 per hour ($77,080 a year), with the typical range running from $27.45 to $44.87. That ranks 105th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 88th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Racine and what they pay.
- $37.06median pay per hour, Racine
- $27–$45typical range per hour
- 80employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Racine, WI
The metro median is 2% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $36.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 80 compliance officers employed in the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.42).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.42 | $50,790 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.45 | $57,100 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.06 | $77,080 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.87 | $93,330 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.82 | $118,190 | 51% above U.S. median |
How Racine ranks
- 105th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 88th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 12 Wisconsin 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 Racine
- Overall prices in Racine-Mount Pleasant run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.06 median hour buys what $38.62 buys at the national price level, 2% 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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- Per year: $66,708
- Per month: $5,559
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 10 mi | $37.53/hr | 99,578 |
| West Allis, WI | 22 mi | $38.50/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 25 mi | $38.50/hr | 563,531 |
| Waukegan, IL | 25 mi | $38.93/hr | 88,570 |
| Waukesha, WI | 29 mi | $38.50/hr | 71,461 |
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Wisconsin · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Wisconsin
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
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Racine, WI?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area have a median pay of $37.06 per hour, about $77,080 a year. The middle half earn between $27.45 and $44.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Racine a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Racine-Mount Pleasant ranks 88th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 105th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Racine as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin 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 Racine?
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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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