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 $96,467 for beginners, reaching about $133,295 at mid-level, and approach $204,566 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 Vermont

How much does an Area Director of Labor Relations make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Director of Labor Relations in Vermont is $153,132 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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): $171,330
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,186 to $162,657
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $136,042

10% $136,042

50% (Median) $153,132

90% $171,330

Area Director of Labor Relations Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,657	$13,555	$3,128	$78
Average	$153,132	$12,761	$2,945	$74
25th Percentile	$144,186	$12,016	$2,773	$69

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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): $96,467
Early Career (1-2 years): $118,443
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,295
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,147
Expert (over 8 years): $204,566

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Labor Relations Specialist III	less than 1 year	$96,467
Labor Relations Specialist IV	1-2 years	$118,443
Labor Relations Manager	2-4 years	$133,295
Area Director of Labor Relations	5-8 years	$151,147
VP of Labor Relations	over 8 years	$204,566

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:

Adamant: $156,743
Barre: $156,979
Cabot: $156,634

Adamant, VT $156,743

Barre, VT $156,979

Cabot, VT $156,634

Calais, VT $156,772

East Barre, VT $156,740

East Calais, VT $156,743

East Montpelier, VT $156,848

Eden, VT $156,641

Eden Mills, VT $156,499

Graniteville, VT $156,970

Hyde Park, VT $156,871

Johnson, VT $157,070

Lake Elmore, VT $156,697

Marshfield, VT $156,661

Moretown, VT $157,080

Morrisville, VT $157,062

Moscow, VT $157,141

Northfield, VT $156,889

Northfield Falls, VT $157,622

North Hyde Park, VT $156,860

North Montpelier, VT $156,703

Plainfield, VT $156,681

Roxbury, VT $156,416

South Barre, VT $157,162

Waterbury, VT $157,126

Stowe, VT $157,148

Waitsfield, VT $157,060

Warren, VT $156,767

Washington, VT $156,461

Waterbury Center, VT $157,121

Websterville, VT $156,945

Williamstown, VT $156,762

Wolcott, VT $156,676

Woodbury, VT $156,522

Worcester, VT $156,678

Rutland, VT $156,673

Belmont, VT $156,190

Benson, VT $156,188

Bomoseen, VT $156,435

Brandon, VT $156,550

Bridport, VT $156,567

Castleton, VT $156,464

Center Rutland, VT $156,572

Chittenden, VT $156,211

Cuttingsville, VT $156,157

Danby, VT $156,424

East Middlebury, VT $156,653

East Poultney, VT $156,441

East Wallingford, VT $156,271

Fair Haven, VT $156,327

Florence, VT $156,272

Forest Dale, VT $156,556

Gaysville, VT $155,562

Granville, VT $156,297

Hancock, VT $156,272

Hydeville, VT $156,453

Killington, VT $156,255

Middlebury, VT $156,895

Middletown Springs, VT $156,357

Mount Holly, VT $156,211

North Clarendon, VT $156,441

Orwell, VT $156,424

Pawlet, VT $156,480

Pittsfield, VT $156,346

Pittsford, VT $156,495

Poultney, VT $156,466

Proctor, VT $156,639

Ripton, VT $156,458

Rochester, VT $156,377

Rupert, VT $156,361

Salisbury, VT $156,611

Shoreham, VT $156,478

Stockbridge, VT $156,201

Wallingford, VT $156,285

Wells, VT $156,486

West Pawlet, VT $156,539

West Rupert, VT $156,502

West Rutland, VT $156,406

Whiting, VT $156,484

Saint Johnsbury, VT $156,653

Albany, VT $156,563

Barnet, VT $156,486

Barton, VT $156,545

Beebe Plain, VT $156,592

Concord, VT $156,338

Coventry, VT $156,775

Craftsbury, VT $156,608

Craftsbury Common, VT $156,616

Danville, VT $156,520

Derby, VT $156,592

Derby Line, VT $156,475

East Burke, VT $156,470

East Charleston, VT $156,486

East Hardwick, VT $156,570

East Haven, VT $156,129

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $156,650

Glover, VT $156,499

Granby, VT $155,937

Greensboro, VT $156,445

Greensboro Bend, VT $156,545

Hardwick, VT $156,719

Irasburg, VT $156,506

Island Pond, VT $156,250

Lowell, VT $156,453

Lower Waterford, VT $156,633

Lyndon, VT $156,605

Lyndon Center, VT $156,781

Lyndonville, VT $156,611

Morgan, VT $156,328

Newport, VT $156,686

Newport Center, VT $156,486

North Concord, VT $156,077

North Troy, VT $156,508

Orleans, VT $156,449

Passumpsic, VT $156,662

Peacham, VT $156,347

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $156,667

Sheffield, VT $156,389

Sutton, VT $156,377

Troy, VT $156,523

West Burke, VT $156,481

West Charleston, VT $156,408

West Danville, VT $156,530

Westfield, VT $156,405

West Glover, VT $156,513

Averill, VT $155,601

Beecher Falls, VT $156,611

Canaan, VT $156,221

Gilman, VT $156,909

Guildhall, VT $156,015

Lunenburg, VT $156,355

Norton, VT $155,913

North Bennington, VT $157,655

North Pownal, VT $157,973

Pownal, VT $158,062

White River Junction, VT $156,633

Ascutney, VT $156,706

Barnard, VT $156,277

Bethel, VT $156,374

Bradford, VT $156,538

Bridgewater, VT $156,438

Bridgewater Corners, VT $156,127

Brookfield, VT $156,527

Brownsville, VT $156,441

Chelsea, VT $156,436

Corinth, VT $156,394

East Corinth, VT $156,460

East Randolph, VT $156,489

East Ryegate, VT $156,353

East Thetford, VT $156,547

Fairlee, VT $156,378

Groton, VT $156,421

Hartford, VT $157,040

Hartland, VT $156,491

Hartland Four Corners, VT $156,484

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $156,887

Newbury, VT $156,402

North Hartland, VT $156,602

North Pomfret, VT $156,333

North Thetford, VT $156,544

Norwich, VT $156,513

Plymouth, VT $156,015

Post Mills, VT $156,509

Quechee, VT $156,672

Randolph, VT $156,644

Randolph Center, VT $156,564

Reading, VT $156,144

Sharon, VT $156,371

South Pomfret, VT $156,221

South Royalton, VT $156,416

South Ryegate, VT $156,447

South Strafford, VT $156,408

South Woodstock, VT $156,183

Strafford, VT $156,272

Taftsville, VT $156,684

Thetford, VT $156,547

Thetford Center, VT $156,383

Topsham, VT $156,336

Tunbridge, VT $156,366

Vershire, VT $156,293

Wells River, VT $156,458

West Fairlee, VT $156,745

West Hartford, VT $156,336

West Newbury, VT $156,397

West Topsham, VT $156,461

Wilder, VT $157,048

Windsor, VT $156,555

Woodstock, VT $156,363

Bellows Falls, VT $156,934

Cambridgeport, VT $156,754

Cavendish, VT $156,233

Chester, VT $156,389

Chester Depot, VT $156,333

Grafton, VT $156,271

Londonderry, VT $156,552

Ludlow, VT $156,314

North Springfield, VT $156,860

Perkinsville, VT $156,435

Peru, VT $156,388

Proctorsville, VT $156,260

Saxtons River, VT $156,901

South Londonderry, VT $156,648

Springfield, VT $156,784

Westminster, VT $156,932

Westminster Station, VT $156,943

Weston, VT $156,227

Shaftsbury, VT $157,467

Brattleboro, VT $157,254

Bondville, VT $156,603

East Dover, VT $156,921

Jacksonville, VT $157,316

Jamaica, VT $156,606

Marlboro, VT $158,032

Newfane, VT $156,818

Putney, VT $156,786

Readsboro, VT $158,051

South Newfane, VT $156,873

Stamford, VT $157,937

Townshend, VT $156,676

Vernon, VT $157,734

Wardsboro, VT $156,790

West Dover, VT $157,048

West Dummerston, VT $156,857

West Halifax, VT $157,099

West Townshend, VT $156,466

West Wardsboro, VT $156,469

Whitingham, VT $157,260

Williamsville, VT $156,857

Wilmington, VT $157,165

Burlington, VT $157,594

South Burlington, VT $157,584

Winooski, VT $157,594

Colchester, VT $157,594

Alburgh, VT $156,807

Bakersfield, VT $157,040

Belvidere Center, VT $156,470

Bristol, VT $157,073

Cambridge, VT $157,260

Charlotte, VT $157,380

East Berkshire, VT $156,889

East Fairfield, VT $157,123

Enosburg Falls, VT $156,689

Essex, VT $157,474

Essex Junction, VT $157,485

Fairfax, VT $157,271

Fairfield, VT $157,119

Ferrisburgh, VT $157,205

Franklin, VT $156,698

Grand Isle, VT $157,286

Highgate Center, VT $156,831

Highgate Springs, VT $156,910

Hinesburg, VT $157,377

Huntington, VT $157,258

Isle La Motte, VT $157,002

Jeffersonville, VT $157,154

Jericho, VT $157,343

Jonesville, VT $157,375

Milton, VT $157,417

Monkton, VT $157,251

Montgomery, VT $156,689

Montgomery Center, VT $156,499

New Haven, VT $157,054

North Ferrisburgh, VT $157,276

North Hero, VT $157,119

Richford, VT $156,662

Richmond, VT $157,360

Saint Albans, VT $157,190

Saint Albans Bay, VT $157,169

Shelburne, VT $157,524

Sheldon, VT $157,002

Sheldon Springs, VT $157,388

South Hero, VT $157,428

Starksboro, VT $157,165

Swanton, VT $156,974

Underhill, VT $157,307

Underhill Center, VT $157,311

Vergennes, VT $157,006

Waterville, VT $157,059

Westford, VT $157,385

Williston, VT $157,503

Montpelier, VT $156,954

Bennington, VT $157,770

Arlington, VT $157,215

Dorset, VT $156,603

East Arlington, VT $156,544

East Dorset, VT $156,606

Manchester, VT $157,029

Manchester Center, VT $156,926

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	$199,071	$96.0	30%
Software & Networking	$191,415	$92.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$183,758	$88.0	20%
Internet	$176,101	$85.0	15%
Biotechnology	$168,445	$81.0	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.

$144,186

Average $153,132/year

$162,657

$12,016

Average $12,761/month

$13,555

$2,773

Average $2,945/week

$3,128

$69

Average $74/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,657	$13,555	$3,128	$78
Average	$153,132	$12,761	$2,945	$74
25th Percentile	$144,186	$12,016	$2,773	$69

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