Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary
The median regulatory affairs specialist pay is $39.22 per hour, or about $81,578 a year, based on 13 postings with published pay from 8 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 13roles with published pay
- $39.22median pay per hour
- $28–$60typical published range
- 8employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27.27 | $56,713 |
| 25th percentile | $36.08 | $75,046 |
| Median | $39.22 | $81,578 |
| 75th percentile | $49.72 | $103,418 |
| 90th percentile | $56.74 | $118,019 |
Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $37.70 per hour, about $78,420 a year, across 397,770 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $49.52 | $103,010 | 4,200 |
| New Jersey | $44.96 | $93,520 | 12,000 |
| Massachusetts | $44.66 | $92,890 | 11,460 |
| California | $44.40 | $92,350 | 47,420 |
| Alaska | $42.66 | $88,730 | 770 |
| Vermont | $42.57 | $88,550 | 1,920 |
| Delaware | $42.53 | $88,450 | 2,370 |
| Maryland | $42.11 | $87,580 | 8,860 |
| Connecticut | $41.93 | $87,210 | 3,290 |
| Maine | $41.80 | $86,940 | 1,890 |
| New York | $41.77 | $86,880 | 23,690 |
| Washington | $41.44 | $86,200 | 10,820 |
| Minnesota | $40.97 | $85,220 | 6,460 |
| Oregon | $40.49 | $84,210 | 4,960 |
| Rhode Island | $40.00 | $83,200 | 970 |
| New Hampshire | $39.68 | $82,530 | 1,770 |
| Virginia | $38.94 | $80,990 | 15,120 |
| Hawaii | $38.91 | $80,930 | 1,290 |
| Wyoming | $38.53 | $80,150 | 600 |
| Illinois | $38.15 | $79,350 | 10,190 |
| Nevada | $37.95 | $78,940 | 3,810 |
| North Dakota | $37.71 | $78,450 | 890 |
| South Carolina | $36.64 | $76,200 | 4,650 |
| Wisconsin | $36.43 | $75,780 | 5,200 |
| Michigan | $36.20 | $75,300 | 9,660 |
| Ohio | $36.07 | $75,030 | 11,320 |
| North Carolina | $35.96 | $74,810 | 9,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $35.50 | $73,840 | 15,320 |
| Iowa | $35.35 | $73,530 | 3,410 |
| Arizona | $35.13 | $73,070 | 11,590 |
| Texas | $34.64 | $72,050 | 39,870 |
| Indiana | $34.61 | $71,980 | 5,100 |
| South Dakota | $34.47 | $71,700 | 1,180 |
| Florida | $33.87 | $70,460 | 31,610 |
| Alabama | $33.75 | $70,190 | 3,400 |
| New Mexico | $32.52 | $67,640 | 2,620 |
| Kentucky | $32.45 | $67,490 | 4,100 |
| Kansas | $32.20 | $66,980 | 3,700 |
| Nebraska | $31.71 | $65,960 | 3,610 |
| Idaho | $31.42 | $65,350 | 1,780 |
| Mississippi | $31.32 | $65,150 | 1,840 |
| Missouri | $31.23 | $64,960 | 7,000 |
| Utah | $31.12 | $64,730 | 3,830 |
| West Virginia | $30.79 | $64,040 | 1,530 |
| Georgia | $30.77 | $63,990 | 13,730 |
| Tennessee | $30.65 | $63,760 | 8,140 |
| Louisiana | $30.64 | $63,730 | 4,100 |
| Arkansas | $30.56 | $63,560 | 2,850 |
| Montana | $30.45 | $63,330 | 1,340 |
| Oklahoma | $29.68 | $61,730 | 3,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56.97 | $118,490 | 2,690 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $50.78 | $105,610 | 150 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $50.16 | $104,330 | 640 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50.00 | $104,000 | 7,350 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49.28 | $102,500 | 14,110 |
| Bellingham, WA | $48.98 | $101,870 | 650 |
| El Centro, CA | $48.61 | $101,110 | 850 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47.21 | $98,190 | 6,000 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $46.39 | $96,480 | 280 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46.29 | $96,280 | 9,930 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck | 1 | $72.40 | $150,592 |
| Capital Health System | 1 | $52.58 | $109,366 |
| Seattle Children's | 1 | $49.72 | $103,418 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 4 | $48.62 | $101,140 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 2 | $39.22 | $81,578 |
| Medtronic | 1 | $36.54 | $76,003 |
| Mass General Brigham | 2 | $28.22 | $58,698 |
| Avera Health | 1 | $26.12 | $54,330 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 13 postings from 8 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a regulatory affairs specialist make?
The median regulatory affairs specialist pay across 13 postings with published pay is $39.22 per hour, about $81,578 a year. Half of the postings fall between $36 and $50 per hour.
Which states pay regulatory affairs specialists the most?
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What do regulatory affairs specialists get paid at other employers in the US?
- MerckNorth Wales, PA$72.40/hr
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA$49.72/hr
- Johnson & JohnsonWarsaw, IN$48.62/hr
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