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Job outlook for labour relations directors in the United States
Labour relations director job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected labour relations director job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for labour relations directors are projected over the next decade.
Labour relations director salaries have increased 13% for labour relations directors in the last 5 years.
There are over 22,832 labour relations directors currently employed in the United States.
There are 45,585 active labour relations director job openings in the US.
The average labour relations director salary is $102,104.
Are labour relations director jobs in demand?
Labour relations director job and salary trends over time
Labour relations director jobs over time
Labour relations director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,832 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 25,033 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 26,992 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 27,532 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 28,009 | 0.01% |
Average labour relations director salary over time
Labour relations director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,104 | $49.09 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $98,313 | $47.27 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $95,433 | $45.88 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $92,754 | $44.59 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $90,050 | $43.29 | +2.4% |
Labour relations director jobs by state
Most common states for labour relations directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 235 | 27% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 715 | 23% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 132 | 19% |
| 4 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 555 | 18% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 543 | 14% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 601 | 12% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 568 | 12% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 349 | 12% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 446 | 7% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 305 | 7% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 93 | 7% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 73 | 7% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 189 | 6% |
| 14 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 114 | 6% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 53 | 6% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 586 | 5% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 358 | 5% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 279 | 5% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 58 | 5% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 40 | 5% |
Most common cities for labour relations directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $102,158 |
| 2 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $69,149 |
| 3 | Centennial | 1 | 1% | $94,526 |
| 4 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $101,941 |
| 5 | Rancho Cordova | 1 | 1% | $125,504 |
| 6 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $95,205 |
| 7 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $97,648 |
| 8 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $100,317 |
| 9 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $97,296 |
Labour Relations Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of labour relations director experts
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Daemen College
Anthony Nyberg
Department Chair and Professor, Program Director, Master of Human ResourcesUniversity of South Carolina - Columbia
Management Department
What skills will help Labour Relations Directors earn the most?
Anthony Nyberg: The skills that lead, in the short term, to the highest earnings involve analytical skills. The skills that lead to the highest earnings over time include professionalism and strong interpersonal skills. If you can master both, you have created the foundation for a very strong career in HR.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Labour Relations Directors in the next 5 years?
Karen Sharp-Price: Human Resources is one of the specializations within the business that is ever-changing and developing. There are so many different areas within Human Resources that graduates can pursue. Some of the more traditional aspects are; compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee engagement, and training.
Some believe that Human Resources is slowly being replaced by technology. My personal opinion is that technology has definitely created new ways to be more effective and efficient within Human Resources, but I think technology has its place and its limitations. While technology will not completely replace the HR professional, I do believe that HR specializations are becoming more updated by using technology. The most obvious example is HR Technology with regard to training, communication, and onboarding.