Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $97,440 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.85
10th percentile $44,240
90th percentile $174,220
Employed locally 500
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,240
    25th
    $62,380
    50th (median)
    $97,440
    75th
    $131,900
    90th
    $174,220

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 5% 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
    District of Columbia $124,930
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,470
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,970
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $97,820
    Connecticut $96,710
    New Haven, CT $95,420

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$88,090
    Management Analysts$102,940
    Human Resources Specialists$76,670
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75,720
    Project Management Specialists$104,600
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$84,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Hartford, CT is $46.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Hartford, CT is 4.2% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,240 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,380.