Labor Relations Specialists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$93,500
↑ 71.1% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Labor Relations Specialists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Labor Relations Specialists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 71.1% since 2012 ($54,660 → $93,500)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $93,500
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +20%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,500 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $89,980 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | $82,010 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | $77,010 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | $73,240 | +6.1% |
| 2019 | $69,020 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $67,790 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | $63,200 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | $62,310 | +5.9% |
| 2015 | $58,820 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | $56,950 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | $54,630 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | $54,660 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.