How much does a labor relations specialist make in New Jersey?
$118,400a year
Median yearly pay for labor relations specialists in New Jersey. That is $56.91 an hour or $9,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.91
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,150Median: $118,400Highest 10%: $167,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,150 | $35.17 | |
| 25th | $86,600 | $41.63 | |
| Median | $118,400 | $56.91 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.86 | |
| 90th | $167,400 | $80.46 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $115,900 |
| New York, NY | $107,500 |
| Trenton, NJ | $106,500 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $101,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for labor relations specialists.
| 1. New Jersey | $118,400 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $115,600 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $111,300 |
| 4. California | $105,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a labor relations specialist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $56.91 ($118,400 a year).
Do labor relations specialists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $118,400 against $95,420 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for labor relations specialist pay?
New Jersey ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays labor relations specialists the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $115,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.