Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $85,540 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.13
10th percentile $64,670
90th percentile $133,110
Employed locally 90
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,670
    25th
    $75,180
    50th (median)
    $85,540
    75th
    $100,720
    90th
    $133,110

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 124% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $145,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $105,830
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $99,150
    Syracuse, NY $99,040

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,730
    Human Resources Specialists $64,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,470
    Project Management Specialists $96,770
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,710
    Management Analysts $81,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Utica, NY is $41.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Utica, NY is 8.5% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,670 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,180.