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

    Top-paying metros for Labor Relations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $145,360
    Vallejo, CA $131,680
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,460
    District of Columbia $124,930
    Alaska $124,770

    Nearby metros — Labor Relations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $145,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $105,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $99,150
    Syracuse, NY $99,040
    Binghamton, NY $97,210

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Management Analysts $81,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,370
    Human Resources Specialists $75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,810

    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.