Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $80,670 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.79
10th percentile $57,390
90th percentile $129,700
Employed locally 40
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,390
    25th
    $73,120
    50th (median)
    $80,670
    75th
    $93,950
    90th
    $129,700

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 125% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,180
    Richmond, VA $92,630
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $88,550

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Project Management Specialists $87,250
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,140
    Management Analysts $82,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Blacksburg, VA is $38.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 13.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,390 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,120.