Labor Relations Specialist Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Labor Relations Specialists in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$94,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.21
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $95,420
State Rank
#15 of 51
890 employed here

How much does a Labor Relations Specialist make in Maryland?

A Labor Relations Specialist working in Maryland earns a median salary of $94,030 per year, or about $45.21 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $95,420 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $63,760 while the top 10% make $145,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $71,230 and $121,080 a year.

Labor Relations Specialist salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$63,760$30.65
25th percentile (early career)$71,230$34.25
50th percentile (median)$94,030$45.21
75th percentile (experienced)$121,080$58.21
90th percentile (top earners)$145,430$69.92

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories for Labor Relations Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$118,370
2District of Columbia$115,600
3Massachusetts$111,260
4California$105,810
5Illinois$104,180

Working as a Labor Relations Specialist in Maryland

Nationally, about 65,000 people work as Labor Relations Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Maryland pay ($94,030) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Labor Relations Specialist make in Maryland?
The median Labor Relations Specialist salary in Maryland is $94,030 per year, or about $45.21 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,760 at the entry level to $145,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Labor Relations Specialists about 1% less than the national median of $95,420. Maryland ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Labor Relations Specialists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $94,030 a year. About 890 Labor Relations Specialists are employed in Maryland. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.