Salary is one factor that leads to overall satisfaction in a career.
After graduation, labor relations graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $85,874, while the bottom 20% make closer to $38,942. The median grad salary is $57,828.
Labor Relations graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in labor relations is $47,190, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $42,563.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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