Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $99,120 +6% vs national
Median hourly $47.65
10th percentile $46,270
90th percentile $165,560
Employed locally 140
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,270
    25th
    $75,140
    50th (median)
    $99,120
    75th
    $135,190
    90th
    $165,560

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 146% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 46% 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
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $112,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,920

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $47.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,270 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,140.