Labor Relations Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for labor relations specialists is $95,420 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,120 in Alabama to $118,370 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,490
- 25th percentile
- $71,920
- Median
- $95,420
- 75th percentile
- $123,420
- Top 10%
- $156,180
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 64,810 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $118,370 | +24% | $73,150 | $167,350 | 3,700 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $115,600 | +21% | $81,690 | $160,260 | 160 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $111,260 | +17% | $61,530 | $161,860 | 1,660 |
| 4 | California | $105,810 | +11% | $53,350 | $172,110 | 8,830 |
| 5 | Illinois | $104,180 | +9% | $63,150 | $144,200 | 3,670 |
| 6 | Washington | $104,100 | +9% | $60,080 | $185,530 | 2,760 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $101,220 | +6% | $65,370 | $124,610 | 90 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $100,760 | +6% | $75,950 | $152,530 | 1,710 |
| 9 | New York | $100,500 | +5% | $59,160 | $170,210 | 6,860 |
| 10 | Virginia | $98,730 | +3% | $60,650 | $146,280 | 990 |
| 11 | Delaware | $97,390 | +2% | $70,810 | $137,870 | 280 |
| 12 | Arizona | $97,070 | +2% | $60,230 | $126,420 | 790 |
| 13 | Maine | $96,680 | +1% | $56,660 | $140,350 | 210 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $95,750 | 0% | $48,440 | $148,030 | 1,690 |
| 15 | Maryland | $94,030 | −1% | $63,760 | $145,430 | 890 |
| 16 | Missouri | $93,840 | −2% | $60,650 | $136,560 | 1,190 |
| 17 | Idaho | $93,110 | −2% | $46,830 | $118,570 | 190 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $91,320 | −4% | $56,400 | $164,880 | 3,470 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $88,030 | −8% | $34,190 | $140,180 | 410 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $88,020 | −8% | $65,500 | $135,250 | 420 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $87,310 | −8% | $56,810 | $126,790 | 60 |
| 22 | Colorado | $87,150 | −9% | $62,240 | $134,520 | 470 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $86,270 | −10% | $59,280 | $123,590 | 690 |
| 24 | Vermont | $85,870 | −10% | $62,290 | $140,380 | 120 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $84,780 | −11% | $35,820 | $158,300 | 150 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $83,770 | −12% | $57,850 | $135,810 | 120 |
| 27 | Kansas | $82,750 | −13% | $60,560 | $128,490 | 370 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $81,910 | −14% | $55,140 | $121,050 | 270 |
| 29 | Florida | $81,700 | −14% | $50,200 | $133,240 | 1,970 |
| 30 | Georgia | $81,480 | −15% | $19,730 | $129,560 | 920 |
| 31 | Oregon | $80,490 | −16% | $51,360 | $152,320 | 1,210 |
| 32 | Ohio | $80,150 | −16% | $46,660 | $127,010 | 4,100 |
| 33 | Texas | $79,640 | −17% | $42,040 | $135,340 | 2,590 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $79,620 | −17% | $46,480 | $177,150 | 1,240 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $79,360 | −17% | $45,060 | $120,610 | 200 |
| 36 | Iowa | $79,140 | −17% | $61,020 | $151,890 | 610 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $78,110 | −18% | $48,550 | $108,140 | 170 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $78,050 | −18% | $18,990 | $128,010 | 340 |
| 39 | Alaska | $77,870 | −18% | $49,870 | $130,200 | 380 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $77,310 | −19% | $62,740 | $172,590 | 510 |
| 41 | Nevada | $77,240 | −19% | $59,910 | $140,710 | 610 |
| 42 | Indiana | $77,190 | −19% | $30,550 | $106,450 | 2,600 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $76,930 | −19% | $29,570 | $141,290 | 560 |
| 44 | Michigan | $73,760 | −23% | $36,200 | $121,500 | 2,430 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $73,550 | −23% | $39,220 | $97,860 | 640 |
| 46 | Montana | $70,360 | −26% | $55,890 | $123,860 | 160 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $62,400 | −35% | $43,070 | $116,230 | 250 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $62,070 | −35% | $33,500 | $129,800 | 180 |
| 49 | Utah | $61,190 | −36% | $42,040 | $128,120 | 250 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $57,900 | −39% | $49,270 | $158,800 | 100 |
| 51 | Alabama | $48,120 | −50% | $17,880 | $96,990 | 590 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Labor Relations Specialists salary questions
Which state pays labor relations specialists the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $118,370 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $95,420). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays labor relations specialists the least?
Alabama, with a median of $48,120 a year (−50% vs. national).
Where do most labor relations specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 8,830, with a median of $105,810.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.