What are the main factors that influence an Area Director of Labor Relations's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Area Director of Labor Relations?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Area Director of Labor Relations roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Area Director of Labor Relations's salary?

An Area Director of Labor Relations's salary grows with experience: starting around $89,321 for beginners, reaching about $123,422 at mid-level, and approach $189,414 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Area Director of Labor Relations?

Area Director of Labor Relations salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Area Director of Labor Relations roles are District of Columbia $172,743, California $172,088, Massachusetts $169,794. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Area Director of Labor Relations roles make?

Salaries for Area Director of Labor Relations level roles vary by specialization: Employee/Labor Relations Manager: $169,590; Director of Labor Relations: $153,420; Labor Relations Director: $153,413; Labor/Union Relations Manager: $135,300; Labor Relations Manager: $135,293.

Area Director of Labor Relations Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Area Director of Labor Relations make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Director of Labor Relations in South Dakota is $141,789 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

However, an Area Director of Labor Relations's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,639
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $133,506 to $150,609
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,965

10% $125,965

50% (Median) $141,789

90% $158,639

Area Director of Labor Relations Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,609	$12,551	$2,896	$72
Average	$141,789	$11,816	$2,727	$68
25th Percentile	$133,506	$11,126	$2,567	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Area Director of Labor Relations Salaries

An Area Director of Labor Relations's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Area Director of Labor Relations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Area Director of Labor Relations's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $89,321
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,670
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,422
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,952
Expert (over 8 years): $189,414

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Labor Relations Specialist III	less than 1 year	$89,321
Labor Relations Specialist IV	1-2 years	$109,670
Labor Relations Manager	2-4 years	$123,422
Area Director of Labor Relations	5-8 years	$139,952
VP of Labor Relations	over 8 years	$189,414

How Do Area Director of Labor Relations Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Area Director of Labor Relations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $172,743.
California: $172,088.
Massachusetts: $169,794.

District of Columbia $172,743 California $172,088 Massachusetts $169,794 Washington $169,170 New Jersey $169,108 Alaska $168,889 Connecticut $166,736 New York $165,863

Hawaii $163,070 Rhode Island $161,759 Maryland $160,870 Minnesota $159,653 Colorado $159,185 Illinois $159,029 Oregon $158,436 Delaware $157,999

New Hampshire $157,725 Virginia $157,110 Pennsylvania $155,316 Nevada $154,411 North Dakota $154,115 Michigan $153,647 Wisconsin $153,475 Vermont $153,132

Texas $152,180 Maine $152,118 Arizona $152,024 Ohio $151,915 Georgia $150,479 Indiana $149,762 Wyoming $149,621 Utah $149,403

Iowa $149,309 Kansas $148,560 Louisiana $148,342 North Carolina $148,264 Missouri $148,233 Florida $147,624 Montana $147,297 Nebraska $146,985

Kentucky $146,813 South Carolina $146,189 Tennessee $145,799 Idaho $145,643 New Mexico $144,504 Oklahoma $144,254 Alabama $143,334 South Dakota $141,789

Arkansas $140,947 West Virginia $140,494 Mississippi $139,137

Top Paying Cities for Area Director of Labor Relations

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Alcester: $143,267
Aurora: $144,028
Baltic: $142,479

Alcester, SD $143,267

Aurora, SD $144,028

Baltic, SD $142,479

Beresford, SD $142,900

Brandon, SD $142,187

Brookings, SD $144,293

Burbank, SD $142,756

Canistota, SD $142,969

Canton, SD $142,563

Centerville, SD $142,909

Chancellor, SD $142,546

Chester, SD $142,898

Colman, SD $143,365

Colton, SD $142,769

Crooks, SD $142,401

Davis, SD $142,735

Dell Rapids, SD $142,741

Egan, SD $143,123

Elk Point, SD $142,306

Elkton, SD $144,117

Fairview, SD $142,772

Flandreau, SD $143,588

Freeman, SD $143,432

Garretson, SD $142,505

Gayville, SD $143,672

Harrisburg, SD $142,277

Hartford, SD $142,496

Hudson, SD $142,886

Humboldt, SD $142,699

Hurley, SD $142,914

Irene, SD $143,315

Jefferson, SD $141,774

Lennox, SD $142,547

Lesterville, SD $143,566

Lyons, SD $142,533

Madison, SD $143,647

Marion, SD $143,011

Menno, SD $143,491

Mission Hill, SD $143,599

Monroe, SD $142,856

Belle Fourche, SD $143,409

Black Hawk, SD $139,021

Box Elder, SD $139,201

Buffalo, SD $143,148

Buffalo Gap, SD $142,022

Camp Crook, SD $143,285

Caputa, SD $139,873

Custer, SD $141,717

Deadwood, SD $140,844

Edgemont, SD $143,076

Enning, SD $141,959

Fairburn, SD $140,407

Fort Meade, SD $140,393

Hermosa, SD $139,845

Hill City, SD $140,792

Hot Springs, SD $142,967

Howes, SD $142,274

Interior, SD $142,502

Keystone, SD $139,706

Kyle, SD $142,806

Lead, SD $142,134

Ludlow, SD $143,711

Manderson, SD $143,037

Mud Butte, SD $142,362

Nemo, SD $139,903

Newell, SD $142,638

New Underwood, SD $139,879

Nisland, SD $142,953

Oelrichs, SD $142,672

Oglala, SD $142,920

Oral, SD $142,541

Owanka, SD $140,568

Piedmont, SD $139,124

Pine Ridge, SD $143,187

Porcupine, SD $142,756

Pringle, SD $142,157

Quinn, SD $142,296

Redig, SD $142,128

Saint Onge, SD $142,532

Scenic, SD $141,521

Smithwick, SD $142,721

Spearfish, SD $143,175

Sturgis, SD $139,947

Union Center, SD $142,054

Vale, SD $141,607

Wall, SD $142,090

Wasta, SD $141,371

White Owl, SD $142,340

Whitewood, SD $141,931

Wounded Knee, SD $143,045

Leola, SD $143,892

Long Lake, SD $144,112

Mansfield, SD $143,808

Mellette, SD $143,942

Northville, SD $143,788

Onaka, SD $143,229

Orient, SD $143,446

Pierpont, SD $143,933

Redfield, SD $144,165

Rockham, SD $143,616

Roscoe, SD $143,362

Selby, SD $143,114

Seneca, SD $143,139

Stratford, SD $143,950

Tolstoy, SD $143,148

Tulare, SD $143,966

Turton, SD $143,973

Warner, SD $144,117

Westport, SD $143,919

Pierre, SD $131,445

Agar, SD $134,865

Belvidere, SD $142,293

Blunt, SD $131,445

Burke, SD $143,407

Colome, SD $143,232

Dallas, SD $143,189

Draper, SD $138,769

Fort Pierre, SD $131,831

Gregory, SD $143,342

Hamill, SD $142,986

Harrold, SD $132,213

Hayes, SD $140,828

Herrick, SD $143,326

Holabird, SD $135,194

Ideal, SD $142,948

Kadoka, SD $142,457

Kennebec, SD $140,861

Long Valley, SD $142,451

Lower Brule, SD $140,675

Martin, SD $142,794

Midland, SD $141,989

Milesville, SD $142,081

Mission, SD $143,100

Murdo, SD $141,110

Norris, SD $142,672

Okaton, SD $142,312

Okreek, SD $143,019

Onida, SD $132,735

Parmelee, SD $142,928

Philip, SD $142,288

Presho, SD $139,808

Reliance, SD $143,067

Rosebud, SD $143,256

Saint Charles, SD $143,482

Saint Francis, SD $142,981

Tuthill, SD $142,622

Vivian, SD $139,201

Wanblee, SD $142,717

White River, SD $142,653

Winner, SD $143,100

Witten, SD $142,844

Wood, SD $142,636

Mobridge, SD $143,143

Bison, SD $142,786

Bullhead, SD $143,880

Cherry Creek, SD $142,416

Dupree, SD $142,448

Eagle Butte, SD $142,596

Faith, SD $142,404

Glencross, SD $142,526

Glenham, SD $143,195

Herreid, SD $143,743

Isabel, SD $142,497

Keldron, SD $143,186

Lantry, SD $142,663

Lemmon, SD $143,721

Little Eagle, SD $143,858

Lodgepole, SD $143,334

Mc Intosh, SD $143,401

Mc Laughlin, SD $143,274

Meadow, SD $142,458

Morristown, SD $143,547

Mound City, SD $143,485

Pollock, SD $144,025

Prairie City, SD $142,972

Ralph, SD $143,438

Reva, SD $142,980

Ridgeview, SD $142,666

Timber Lake, SD $142,738

Trail City, SD $142,693

Wakpala, SD $143,278

Walker, SD $143,505

Watauga, SD $143,181

Whitehorse, SD $142,817

Rapid City, SD $138,996

Ellsworth Afb, SD $138,996

Allen, SD $142,792

Batesland, SD $142,852

Montrose, SD $142,970

North Sioux City, SD $141,550

Nunda, SD $143,577

Oldham, SD $143,894

Olivet, SD $143,557

Parker, SD $142,778

Ramona, SD $143,640

Renner, SD $142,312

Rowena, SD $142,215

Rutland, SD $143,451

Salem, SD $143,460

Scotland, SD $143,782

Sinai, SD $144,349

Springfield, SD $143,953

Tabor, SD $143,858

Tea, SD $142,390

Trent, SD $142,931

Tyndall, SD $143,817

Utica, SD $143,568

Valley Springs, SD $142,301

Vermillion, SD $143,601

Viborg, SD $143,278

Volga, SD $144,012

Volin, SD $143,437

Wakonda, SD $143,290

Wentworth, SD $143,399

Winfred, SD $143,469

Worthing, SD $142,526

Yankton, SD $144,150

Sioux Falls, SD $142,179

Vienna, SD $144,271

Wallace, SD $144,184

Waubay, SD $144,117

Webster, SD $144,151

White, SD $144,374

Willow Lake, SD $144,434

Wilmot, SD $144,257

Mitchell, SD $144,281

Alexandria, SD $143,750

Alpena, SD $143,994

Armour, SD $143,697

Artesian, SD $143,972

Avon, SD $143,736

Bonesteel, SD $143,457

Bridgewater, SD $143,365

Canova, SD $143,558

Carpenter, SD $144,328

Carthage, SD $144,005

Cavour, SD $144,195

Chamberlain, SD $143,544

Corsica, SD $143,724

Dante, SD $143,652

Delmont, SD $143,658

Dimock, SD $143,817

Emery, SD $143,602

Ethan, SD $143,894

Fairfax, SD $143,482

Fedora, SD $143,847

Fort Thompson, SD $141,859

Fulton, SD $143,866

Gann Valley, SD $143,248

Geddes, SD $143,516

Harrison, SD $143,624

Highmore, SD $140,861

Stephan, SD $141,485

Hitchcock, SD $144,080

Howard, SD $143,919

Huron, SD $144,571

Iroquois, SD $144,228

Kaylor, SD $143,973

Kimball, SD $143,538

Lake Andes, SD $143,747

Lane, SD $144,295

Letcher, SD $143,906

Marty, SD $144,207

Miller, SD $143,672

Mount Vernon, SD $143,813

New Holland, SD $144,026

Oacoma, SD $143,416

Parkston, SD $143,875

Pickstown, SD $143,967

Plankinton, SD $143,789

Platte, SD $143,544

Pukwana, SD $143,443

Ree Heights, SD $142,727

Saint Lawrence, SD $143,679

Spencer, SD $143,540

Stickney, SD $143,696

Tripp, SD $143,736

Virgil, SD $143,872

Wagner, SD $143,764

Wessington, SD $143,764

Wessington Springs, SD $143,743

White Lake, SD $143,601

Wolsey, SD $144,048

Woonsocket, SD $143,983

Yale, SD $144,312

Aberdeen, SD $144,326

Akaska, SD $143,037

Amherst, SD $144,104

Andover, SD $143,897

Ashton, SD $143,870

Barnard, SD $144,069

Bath, SD $144,023

Bowdle, SD $143,307

Brentford, SD $144,131

Britton, SD $144,510

Claremont, SD $143,983

Columbia, SD $143,810

Conde, SD $143,964

Cresbard, SD $143,608

Doland, SD $144,271

Eureka, SD $143,814

Faulkton, SD $143,596

Ferney, SD $144,488

Frankfort, SD $144,262

Frederick, SD $144,106

Gettysburg, SD $142,248

Groton, SD $144,039

Hecla, SD $144,312

Hosmer, SD $143,585

Houghton, SD $143,702

Hoven, SD $143,192

Ipswich, SD $143,733

Java, SD $143,103

Langford, SD $143,911

Lebanon, SD $142,487

Watertown, SD $144,571

Arlington, SD $144,187

Astoria, SD $144,417

Badger, SD $144,440

Big Stone City, SD $144,649

Bradley, SD $144,139

Brandt, SD $144,320

Bristol, SD $144,023

Bruce, SD $144,162

Bryant, SD $144,370

Castlewood, SD $144,281

Claire City, SD $144,499

Clark, SD $144,387

Clear Lake, SD $144,332

Corona, SD $144,502

De Smet, SD $144,312

Eden, SD $144,056

Erwin, SD $144,221

Estelline, SD $144,257

Florence, SD $144,211

Garden City, SD $144,236

Gary, SD $144,424

Goodwin, SD $144,150

Grenville, SD $144,019

Hayti, SD $144,335

Hazel, SD $144,270

Henry, SD $144,273

Kranzburg, SD $144,810

Labolt, SD $144,164

Lake City, SD $144,296

Lake Norden, SD $144,404

Lake Preston, SD $144,265

Marvin, SD $144,009

Milbank, SD $144,626

New Effington, SD $144,807

Ortley, SD $144,040

Peever, SD $144,234

Raymond, SD $144,306

Revillo, SD $144,251

Rosholt, SD $144,772

Roslyn, SD $143,991

Sisseton, SD $144,321

South Shore, SD $144,053

Stockholm, SD $144,055

Strandburg, SD $144,039

Summit, SD $144,048

Toronto, SD $144,264

Twin Brooks, SD $144,000

Veblen, SD $144,571

Area Director of Labor Relations Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Area Director of Labor Relations roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Area Director of Labor Relations positions in Telecom or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Area Director of Labor Relations as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Area Director of Labor Relations

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$184,326	$89.0	30%
Software & Networking	$177,236	$85.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$170,147	$82.0	20%
Internet	$163,058	$78.0	15%
Biotechnology	$155,968	$75.0	10%

Area Director of Labor Relations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Area Director of Labor Relations's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$133,506

Average $141,789/year

$150,609

$11,126

Average $11,816/month

$12,551

$2,567

Average $2,727/week

$2,896

$64

Average $68/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,609	$12,551	$2,896	$72
Average	$141,789	$11,816	$2,727	$68
25th Percentile	$133,506	$11,126	$2,567	$64

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