Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $76,480 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.77
10th percentile $58,920
90th percentile $128,200
Employed locally 260
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,920
    25th
    $66,640
    50th (median)
    $76,480
    75th
    $103,000
    90th
    $128,200

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Labor Relations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $145,360
    Vallejo, CA $131,680
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,460
    District of Columbia $124,930
    Alaska $124,770

    Nearby metros — Labor Relations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mansfield, OH $89,330
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $86,150
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $84,270
    Wheeling, WV-OH $83,770
    Johnstown, PA $79,990
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,730

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,980
    Human Resources Specialists $65,590
    Project Management Specialists $98,380
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,840
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Labor Relations Specialists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Akron, OH is $36.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.41 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Labor Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Akron, OH is 18.2% below the national median of $93,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Labor Relations Specialists in Akron?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,920 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,640.