Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $104,170 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.08
10th percentile $65,740
90th percentile $149,700
Employed locally 280
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,740
    25th
    $82,120
    50th (median)
    $104,170
    75th
    $130,610
    90th
    $149,700

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $115,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $94,390
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $81,130

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,410
    Accountants and Auditors $97,670
    Management Analysts $99,380
    Compliance Officers $82,760
    Project Management Specialists $110,500
    Human Resources Specialists $77,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Trenton, NJ is $50.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Trenton, NJ is 11.4% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $65,740 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,120.