Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $73,530 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.35
10th percentile $41,830
90th percentile $157,210
Employed locally 140
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,830
    25th
    $55,810
    50th (median)
    $73,530
    75th
    $104,590
    90th
    $157,210

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 116% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Williamsport, PA $103,630
    State College, PA $103,460
    Altoona, PA $101,120
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $99,540
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,750
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $94,700

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,530
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820
    Project Management Specialists $88,600
    Training and Development Specialists $58,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Scranton, PA is $35.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Scranton, PA is 21.4% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,830 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,810.