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Labor Relations Specialists Salary in U.S. (2024)

Labor Relations Specialists in U.S. make a median of $93,500 a year, or about $44.95 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $153K for experienced workers.

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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024

$94K
Median annual
$44.95/hr
Hourly rate
$50K
Entry level (10th %)
$153K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $94K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,180/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home22.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$93,500/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$4,768/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Labor Relations Specialists salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $49,880, 25th percentile $67,670, median $93,500, 75th percentile $123,090, 90th percentile $153,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$50K25th$68KMedian$94K75th$123K90th$153K
Bar chart showing Labor Relations Specialists salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $49,880, 25th percentile $67,670, median $93,500, 75th percentile $123,090, 90th percentile $153,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level labor relations specialists (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $94K.Top earners bring in $153K or more - a $104K spread from bottom to top.

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Labor Relations Specialists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$125K+34%310
Alaska$125K+33%150
New Jersey$119K+27%2,920
Washington$108K+16%2,780
New Hampshire$106K+13%180
North Dakota$106K+13%80
California$105K+13%9,170
Oregon$103K+10%1,010
Hawaii$102K+9%500
New Mexico$100K+7%230
New York$98K+5%6,990
Wyoming$98K+4%90
Massachusetts$97K+4%1,680
Connecticut$97K+3%1,150
West Virginia$96K+3%430

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Frequently asked questions

How much do labor relations specialists make in U.S.?

The median is $93,500 a year - that works out to about $44.95 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,880, and experienced labor relations specialists can clear $153,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $94K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,180/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 22.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a labor relations specialists salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median labor relations specialists salary is worth about $93,500 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do labor relations specialists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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