Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $102,470 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.26
10th percentile $55,850
90th percentile $163,360
Employed locally 620
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,850
    25th
    $75,930
    50th (median)
    $102,470
    75th
    $136,250
    90th
    $163,360

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 119% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Labor Relations Specialists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Albany, NY is $49.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.81 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Labor Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Albany, NY is 9.6% above the national median of $93,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Labor Relations Specialists in Albany?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,850 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,930.