Labor Relations Specialists Salary
The median labor relations specialists salary in the United States is $95,420 per year ($45.87/hour). Salaries range from $50,490 at the entry level to $156,180+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 64,810 labor relations specialists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 0.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$95,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.87
per hour
Employment
64,810
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$50,490
25th percentile
$71,920
Median
$95,420
75th percentile
$123,420
90th percentile
$156,180
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-0.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
5,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
+ Less than 5 years experience
Labor Relations Specialists Salary by State
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$48K$118K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Jersey
$118K
+24%
District of Columbia
$116K
+21%
Massachusetts
$111K
+17%
California
$106K
+11%
Illinois
$104K
+9%
Washington
$104K
+9%
North Dakota
$101K
+6%
Minnesota
$101K
+6%
New York
$101K
+5%
Virginia
$99K
+3%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $118,370 | +24.1% |
| District of Columbia | $115,600 | +21.1% |
| Massachusetts | $111,260 | +16.6% |
| California | $105,810 | +10.9% |
| Illinois | $104,180 | +9.2% |
| Washington | $104,100 | +9.1% |
| North Dakota | $101,220 | +6.1% |
| Minnesota | $100,760 | +5.6% |
| New York | $100,500 | +5.3% |
| Virginia | $98,730 | +3.5% |
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Labor Relations Specialists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $133,270 | +39.7% |
| Vallejo, CA | $131,680 | +38.0% |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $128,320 | +34.5% |
| Bellingham, WA | $126,160 | +32.2% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $124,400 | +30.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $119,200 | +24.9% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $118,520 | +24.2% |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $115,940 | +21.5% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $112,740 | +18.2% |
| Worcester, MA | $112,230 | +17.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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