Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $99,540 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.86
10th percentile $66,230
90th percentile $148,870
Employed locally 40
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,230
    25th
    $77,440
    50th (median)
    $99,540
    75th
    $127,230
    90th
    $148,870

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 154% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 54% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,180
    Williamsport, PA $103,630
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $103,380
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $103,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,320

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,270
    Human Resources Specialists $65,440
    Training and Development Specialists $63,980
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,130
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Champaign, IL is $47.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Champaign, IL is 6.5% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $66,230 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,440.