Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $66,960 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.19
10th percentile $50,740
90th percentile $107,990
Employed locally 410
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,740
    25th
    $58,810
    50th (median)
    $66,960
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $107,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,660
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $82,950
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,080
    Lubbock, TX $68,210
    El Paso, TX $59,400

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $99,350
    Accountants and Auditors $81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,640
    Human Resources Specialists $74,510
    Management Analysts $102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Austin, TX is $32.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 28.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,740 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,810.