Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $93,270 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.84
10th percentile $59,840
90th percentile $128,930
Employed locally 60
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,840
    25th
    $75,420
    50th (median)
    $93,270
    75th
    $102,760
    90th
    $128,930

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 149% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 49% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $101,950
    Accountants and Auditors $78,240
    Training and Development Specialists $35,680
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,490
    Human Resources Specialists $62,820
    Logisticians $78,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Decatur, IL is $44.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Decatur, IL is 0.2% below 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,840 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,420.