The average salary for a labor relations specialist in the United States is $94,620, but the range typically falls between $65,650 and $120,610. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $45.49, with a range between $31.56 and $57.99.
There are approximately 62,800 people employed as a labor relations specialist in the United States. With California, New York, Ohio employing the highest number of labor relations specialists.The state with the best pay for a labor relations specialist is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $120,460, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $57,470.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,360 | $23.25 |
| 25th Percentile | $65,650 | $31.56 |
| Median | $89,980 | $43.26 |
| 75th Percentile | $120,610 | $57.99 |
| 90th Percentile | $139,520 | $67.08 |
The salary of a labor relations specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a labor relations specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for labor relations specialists are District of Columbia, Washington, Alaska, North Dakota, California while the worst states are Alabama, South Carolina, Arkansas, South Dakota, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $18,000 | $57,470 | $137,010 |
| Alaska | $75,720 | $110,010 | $147,860 |
| Arizona | $65,280 | $92,890 | $133,940 |
| Arkansas | $25,530 | $59,130 | $98,140 |
| California | $68,790 | $110,950 | $155,920 |
| Colorado | $50,220 | $82,470 | $117,350 |
| Connecticut | $54,830 | $104,700 | $173,400 |
| Delaware | $50,300 | $91,270 | $127,380 |
| District of Columbia | $92,060 | $120,460 | $145,960 |
| Florida | $46,840 | $87,140 | $131,020 |
| Georgia | $19,980 | $84,230 | $137,480 |
| Hawaii | $60,860 | $88,990 | $124,760 |
| Idaho | $37,800 | $76,700 | $119,280 |
| Illinois | $60,600 | $99,360 | $160,080 |
| Indiana | $36,230 | $83,680 | $128,070 |
| Iowa | $37,070 | $73,340 | $113,350 |
| Kansas | $21,520 | $72,960 | $126,030 |
| Kentucky | $15,620 | $55,030 | $90,300 |
| Louisiana | $40,070 | $75,140 | $96,300 |
| Maine | $57,530 | $97,050 | $135,660 |
| Maryland | $67,100 | $98,130 | $139,840 |
| Massachusetts | $34,840 | $89,760 | $135,510 |
| Michigan | $42,440 | $78,110 | $129,420 |
| Minnesota | $61,940 | $92,990 | $128,350 |
| Mississippi | $35,950 | $72,690 | $114,930 |
| Missouri | $43,680 | $82,760 | $132,880 |
| Montana | $36,430 | $74,320 | $115,400 |
| Nebraska | $29,020 | $79,130 | $127,450 |
| Nevada | $62,500 | $125,720 | $136,130 |
| New Hampshire | $20,920 | $87,480 | $179,760 |
| New Jersey | $63,120 | $107,340 | $154,310 |
| New Mexico | $26,000 | $78,020 | $114,570 |
| New York | $54,030 | $107,770 | $165,490 |
| North Carolina | $59,480 | $89,760 | $124,760 |
| North Dakota | $78,720 | $111,080 | $136,640 |
| Ohio | $51,610 | $81,830 | $110,260 |
| Oklahoma | $50,830 | $94,580 | $140,900 |
| Oregon | $72,710 | $103,600 | $133,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,220 | $97,880 | $159,890 |
| Rhode Island | $52,330 | $91,090 | $130,730 |
| South Carolina | $18,190 | $52,950 | $96,390 |
| South Dakota | $47,020 | $66,010 | $92,120 |
| Tennessee | $45,760 | $71,350 | $100,440 |
| Texas | $43,560 | $81,210 | $132,240 |
| Utah | $17,990 | $67,420 | $112,050 |
| Vermont | $64,810 | $91,900 | $134,270 |
| Virginia | $50,920 | $105,990 | $175,410 |
| Washington | $57,770 | $109,220 | $155,670 |
| West Virginia | $36,000 | $88,960 | $124,270 |
| Wisconsin | $18,000 | $75,330 | $127,150 |
| Wyoming | $29,350 | $88,300 | $109,560 |
Even between cities, the salary of a labor relations specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for labor relations specialists is Reno, NV with an average salary of $157,400.The city with the lowest average salary for labor relations specialists is Charleston-North Charleston area, SC with an average salary of $42,650.
Areas with highest average salaries for labor relations specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for labor relations specialists
The number of labor relations specialists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of labor relations specialists has decreased by -7,250. On average, the number of labor relations specialists has been increasing by -2.6% each year. The salary of labor relations specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of labor relations specialists has increased by $19,750. On average, the salary of labor relations specialists has been increasing by 6.6% each year.
Labor Relations Specialists are part of the business and financial operations occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for labor relations specialists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all business and financial operations occupations jobs here.
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