Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

These professionals evaluate workplace and contracting practices to ensure they do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. Day-to-day activities include gathering and analyzing data, evaluating information to check for compliance with legal standards, and documenting their findings. They frequently communicate with supervisors, colleagues, and external parties to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions.

Success in this role requires strong skills in active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and social perceptiveness. Workers must be skilled in writing and speaking to explain complex regulations clearly. They rely on a deep knowledge of law and government, personnel and human resources, sociology, and administration. This career strongly appeals to people with enterprising interests who enjoy leading projects, making decisions, and solving complex organizational problems.

Entering this career typically requires a bachelor's degree. Because this role demands considerable preparation, most individuals also need several years of experience in a related field before they are hired.

Students interested in this career path often major in human resources management and services, criminal justice and corrections, or public health. Other relevant college majors include environmental/natural resources management and policy, natural resources conservation and research, environmental geosciences, and health and medical administrative services.

The median annual pay for compliance officers, the broader occupational group that includes equal opportunity representatives, was $80,730 in 2025. Earnings vary based on experience and location, with the lowest 10% earning less than $48,220 and the highest 10% earning more than $133,720.

There are 417,070 people employed in this broader field. Between 2025 and 2035, employment is projected to grow by 3.8%, which is as fast as the average for all occupations. About 32,700 job openings are expected to become available each year.