Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $81,780 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.32
10th percentile $21,240
90th percentile $145,210
Employed locally 580
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,240
    25th
    $50,230
    50th (median)
    $81,780
    75th
    $124,800
    90th
    $145,210

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 5% below 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
    Morgantown, WV $99,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $99,150
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $95,790
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,730
    Michigan $78,600
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,510

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,900
    Accountants and Auditors $82,340
    Management Analysts $101,220
    Project Management Specialists $102,760
    Human Resources Specialists $69,700
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Atlanta, GA is $39.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Atlanta, GA is 12.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,240 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,230.