Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,050 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.81
10th percentile $62,610
90th percentile $130,690
Employed locally 70
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,610
    25th
    $63,700
    50th (median)
    $89,050
    75th
    $123,450
    90th
    $130,690

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560
    Loan Officers $76,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Labor Relations Specialists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $42.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.50 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Labor Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois is 4.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,610 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,700.