Labor Relations Specialists vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?
Labor Relations Specialistss out-earn Accountants and Auditorss by $12K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Labor Relations Specialistss land at $95,420 and Accountants and Auditorss at $83,680. The education gap is real: labor relations specialist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while accountants and auditor programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Labor Relations Specialistss is New Jersey ($118,370); for Accountants and Auditorss it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Labor Relations Specialists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Labor Relations Specialistss or Accountants and Auditorss?
Labor Relations Specialistss earn more nationally. The median is $95,420 for Labor Relations Specialistss versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditorss, a difference of $12K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Labor Relations Specialists or Accountants and Auditors?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Labor Relations Specialists or Accountants and Auditors?
Labor Relations Specialists typically requires bachelor's degree. Accountants and Auditors requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Labor Relations Specialistss get paid the most?
New Jersey is the top-paying state for Labor Relations Specialistss at $118,370/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Labor Relations Specialists vs. Accountants and Auditors pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New Jersey, Labor Relations Specialistss earn $118,370 vs. $100,830 for Accountants and Auditorss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.