Labor Relations Specialist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$91,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $95,420
State Rank
#18 of 51
3,470 employed here

How much does a Labor Relations Specialist make in Pennsylvania?

A Labor Relations Specialist working in Pennsylvania earns a median salary of $91,320 per year, or about $43.90 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $95,420 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $56,400 while the top 10% make $164,880 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $70,780 and $122,580 a year.

Labor Relations Specialist salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,400$27.12
25th percentile (early career)$70,780$34.03
50th percentile (median)$91,320$43.90
75th percentile (experienced)$122,580$58.93
90th percentile (top earners)$164,880$79.27

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 18th 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($91,320) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Labor Relations Specialist salary in Pennsylvania is $91,320 per year, or about $43.90 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,400 at the entry level to $164,880 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Labor Relations Specialists about 4% less than the national median of $95,420. Pennsylvania ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Labor Relations Specialists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $91,320 a year. About 3,470 Labor Relations Specialists are employed in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.