Labor Relations Specialist Salary in 2026

    SOC: 13-1075.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $93,500
    per year
    Salary Range
    $50K – $153K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    64,590
    employed
    Job Growth
    -0.1%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Labor Relations Specialists Make?

    Labor Relations Specialists earn a median annual salary of $93,500 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $49,880 at the 10th percentile to $153,440 at the 90th percentile — a range of $103,560. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $124,930.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$49,880
    25th percentile$67,670
    Median (50th)$93,500
    75th percentile$123,090
    90th percentile$153,440
    10th: $49,880Median: $93,50090th: $153,440
    Section 02

    Labor Relations Specialist Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$124,930
    Alaska$124,770
    New Jersey$118,940
    Washington$108,110
    New Hampshire$106,070
    North Dakota$105,590
    California$105,320
    Oregon$103,210
    Hawaii$102,070
    New Mexico$100,420
    New York$98,200
    Wyoming$97,620
    Massachusetts$97,490
    Connecticut$96,710
    West Virginia$96,410
    Maine$95,740
    Minnesota$95,640
    Maryland$95,450
    Illinois$95,080
    Missouri$93,910
    Virginia$92,410
    Delaware$91,910
    Utah$91,730
    North Carolina$88,270
    Wisconsin$85,620
    Idaho$84,100
    Vermont$83,420
    Colorado$82,120
    Oklahoma$82,080
    Indiana$81,820
    Nebraska$81,360
    Pennsylvania$79,330
    Michigan$78,600
    Iowa$78,260
    South Dakota$78,180
    Texas$77,750
    Arizona$76,820
    Ohio$76,810
    Florida$76,490
    Georgia$75,910
    Nevada$75,730
    Louisiana$75,280
    Kansas$73,020
    Rhode Island$72,360
    Mississippi$71,550
    Tennessee$66,640
    Montana$64,360
    South Carolina$62,370
    Kentucky$61,800
    Alabama$56,360
    Arkansas$53,450
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Labor Relations Specialists

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $145,360
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $126,460
    $-18,900 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $124,930
    $-20,430 vs highest
    Alaska
    $124,770
    $-20,590 vs highest
    Worcester, MA
    $123,430
    $-21,930 vs highest
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
    $118,970
    $-26,390 vs highest
    New Jersey
    $118,940
    $-26,420 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $118,620
    $-26,740 vs highest
    Section 04

    Labor Relations Specialist Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$49,880 – $67,670
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$93,500
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$123,090
    Senior (15+ yrs)$153,440+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Labor Relations Specialist

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Labor Relations Specialists in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $145,360 — $51,860 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($123,090) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Labor Relations Specialist Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Labor Relations Specialistthis career$93,500
    Chief Executive$206,420
    Administrative Services Manager$108,390
    Compensation and Benefits Manager$140,360
    Human Resources Manager$140,030

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 13-1075.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.