Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $100,770 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.45
10th percentile $53,990
90th percentile $130,260
Employed locally 180
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,990
    25th
    $73,070
    50th (median)
    $100,770
    75th
    $103,520
    90th
    $130,260

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 148% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 48% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $116,420
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,260
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $101,710
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $101,440
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $101,240
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $100,610

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,080
    Accountants and Auditors $79,260
    Project Management Specialists $103,090
    Human Resources Specialists $69,590
    Management Analysts $89,680
    Training and Development Specialists $63,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Albuquerque, NM is $48.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 7.8% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,990 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,070.