Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $88,760 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.67
10th percentile $64,930
90th percentile $145,340
Employed locally 390
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,930
    25th
    $79,520
    50th (median)
    $88,760
    75th
    $101,390
    90th
    $145,340

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $94,390

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $102,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $96,300
    Accountants and Auditors $83,670
    Management Analysts $121,870
    Human Resources Specialists $80,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Baltimore, MD is $42.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Baltimore, MD is 5.1% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,930 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,520.