Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $102,290 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.18
10th percentile $59,630
90th percentile $132,300
Employed locally 60
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,630
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $102,290
    75th
    $127,440
    90th
    $132,300

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$70,050
    Human Resources Specialists$62,830
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70,670
    Project Management Specialists$78,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Rockford, IL is $49.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Rockford, IL is 9.4% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,630 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.