SOC 13-1075 · May 2025 · United States
Labor Relations Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Labor Relations Specialists across the United States is $95,420 per year, measured over 64,810 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $118,370.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Labor Relations Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 146.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $118,370 and Alabama pays $48,120.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $118,370 | 3,700 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $115,600 | 160 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $111,260 | 1,660 | |
| 4 | California | $105,810 | 8,830 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $104,180 | 3,670 | |
| 6 | Washington | $104,100 | 2,760 | |
| 7 | North Dakota | $101,220 | 90 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $100,760 | 1,710 | |
| 9 | New York | $100,500 | 6,860 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $98,730 | 990 |
States with the most Labor Relations Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,830 | $105,810 | |
| 2 | New York | 6,860 | $100,500 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 4,100 | $80,150 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 3,700 | $118,370 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 3,670 | $104,180 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 3,470 | $91,320 | |
| 7 | Washington | 2,760 | $104,100 | |
| 8 | Indiana | 2,600 | $77,190 | |
| 9 | Texas | 2,590 | $79,640 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 2,430 | $73,760 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $133,270 | 510 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $131,680 | 100 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $128,320 | 40 |
| 4 | Bellingham | $126,160 | 30 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $124,400 | 2,000 |
| 6 | Seattle | $119,200 | 1,990 |
| 7 | Boston | $118,520 | 1,280 |
| 8 | Allentown | $115,940 | 160 |
| 9 | Kennewick | $112,740 | 100 |
| 10 | Worcester | $112,230 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.