Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $99,150 +6% vs national
Median hourly $47.67
10th percentile $52,380
90th percentile $156,610
Employed locally 490
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,380
    25th
    $75,920
    50th (median)
    $99,150
    75th
    $118,380
    90th
    $156,610

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 140% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 40% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,470
    Syracuse, NY $99,040
    Binghamton, NY $97,210

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,240
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $70,640
    Management Analysts $84,020
    Compliance Officers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Buffalo, NY is $47.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Buffalo, NY is 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,380 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,920.