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| soc | 13-1075 |
| title | Labor Relations Specialists |
| onet code | 13-1075.00 |
| description | Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 13 |
| tot emp | 64,590 |
| a mean | 97,130 |
| a median | 93,500 |
| a pct10 | 49,880 |
| a pct25 | 67,670 |
| a pct75 | 123,090 |
| a pct90 | 153,440 |
| h mean | 46 |
| h median | 44 |
The day-to-day work of a labor relations specialists typically centers on negotiate collective bargaining agreements. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Speaking, and Negotiation. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.96 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working labor relations specialists, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (33.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 52% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $124,930 and lowest in Arkansas at $53,450 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Alaska, New Jersey, Washington, New Hampshire) average $116,564. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $124,930 | $120,840 | $89,820 | $156,280 | 310 |
| Alaska | $124,770 | $109,660 | $74,070 | $149,940 | 150 |
| New Jersey | $118,940 | $115,720 | $65,010 | $163,580 | 2,920 |
| Washington | $108,110 | $112,910 | $58,930 | $170,920 | 2,780 |
| New Hampshire | $106,070 | $105,600 | $28,410 | $163,790 | 180 |
| North Dakota | $105,590 | $95,700 | $64,730 | $139,200 | 80 |
| California | $105,320 | $116,120 | $50,490 | $168,730 | 9,170 |
| Oregon | $103,210 | $103,110 | $56,470 | $135,800 | 1,010 |
| Hawaii | $102,070 | $107,110 | $63,130 | $163,850 | 500 |
| New Mexico | $100,420 | $90,470 | $56,490 | $127,720 | 230 |
| New York | $98,200 | $109,900 | $58,610 | $173,680 | 6,990 |
| Wyoming | $97,620 | $91,290 | $62,540 | $119,040 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $97,490 | $102,640 | $50,670 | $153,520 | 1,680 |
| Connecticut | $96,710 | $100,000 | $44,270 | $171,490 | 1,150 |
| West Virginia | $96,410 | $94,330 | $64,850 | $122,270 | 430 |
| Maine | $95,740 | $98,270 | $58,750 | $134,930 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $95,640 | $97,940 | $76,950 | $124,040 | 1,660 |
| Maryland | $95,450 | $96,560 | $66,200 | $131,310 | 870 |
| Illinois | $95,080 | $99,730 | $60,800 | $143,450 | 3,720 |
| Missouri | $93,910 | $91,710 | $47,570 | $136,450 | 1,050 |
| Virginia | $92,410 | $96,500 | $58,430 | $153,770 | 1,080 |
| Delaware | $91,910 | $92,170 | $55,870 | $126,040 | 270 |
| Utah | $91,730 | $93,240 | $31,140 | $124,800 | 210 |
| North Carolina | $88,270 | $89,820 | $59,870 | $120,640 | 850 |
| Wisconsin | $85,620 | $88,080 | $18,870 | $138,290 | 2,010 |
| Idaho | $84,100 | $85,410 | $49,220 | $124,790 | 130 |
| Vermont | $83,420 | $92,230 | $61,680 | $137,090 | 150 |
| Colorado | $82,120 | $92,750 | $53,970 | $151,500 | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $82,080 | $82,570 | $45,360 | $112,050 | 300 |
| Indiana | $81,820 | $84,250 | $38,290 | $121,000 | 2,630 |
| Nebraska | $81,360 | $83,390 | $35,850 | $122,430 | 320 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,330 | $89,340 | $51,640 | $141,010 | 3,500 |
| Michigan | $78,600 | $76,540 | $21,490 | $106,550 | 2,420 |
| Iowa | $78,260 | $82,540 | $50,710 | $131,230 | 590 |
| South Dakota | $78,180 | $92,940 | $50,620 | $157,590 | 90 |
| Texas | $77,750 | $83,050 | $45,970 | $133,600 | 2,570 |
| Arizona | $76,820 | $88,390 | $53,940 | $116,580 | 470 |
| Ohio | $76,810 | $85,660 | $51,830 | $128,590 | 4,080 |
| Florida | $76,490 | $82,280 | $46,480 | $128,940 | 1,840 |
| Georgia | $75,910 | $77,670 | $18,600 | $135,810 | 950 |
| Nevada | $75,730 | $96,860 | $62,680 | $148,880 | 540 |
| Louisiana | $75,280 | $73,050 | $47,080 | $93,130 | 130 |
| Kansas | $73,020 | $72,460 | $15,080 | $123,910 | 390 |
| Rhode Island | $72,360 | $93,810 | $55,050 | $136,420 | 450 |
| Mississippi | $71,550 | $70,400 | $33,850 | $102,040 | 180 |
| Tennessee | $66,640 | $75,460 | $28,790 | $131,330 | 730 |
| Montana | $64,360 | $80,820 | $36,710 | $157,100 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $62,370 | $73,270 | $16,340 | $159,400 | 450 |
| Kentucky | $61,800 | $58,420 | $15,490 | $92,130 | 780 |
| Alabama | $56,360 | $56,650 | $19,130 | $102,440 | 510 |
| Arkansas | $53,450 | $68,000 | $31,200 | $117,150 | 200 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for labor relations specialists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Appeals and Grievances Specialist or Arbitration Specialist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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