Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Peoria, IL

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

Median annual salary $91,430 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.96
10th percentile $61,270
90th percentile $126,770
Employed locally 110
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,270
    25th
    $65,930
    50th (median)
    $91,430
    75th
    $100,550
    90th
    $126,770

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 129% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 29% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,110
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,410
    Human Resources Specialists $71,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,960
    Logisticians $75,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Peoria, IL is $43.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Peoria, IL is 2.2% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,270 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,930.