Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $79,160 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.06
10th percentile $19,660
90th percentile $147,580
Employed locally 70
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,660
    25th
    $64,600
    50th (median)
    $79,160
    75th
    $89,350
    90th
    $147,580

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 3% 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
    District of Columbia $124,930
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $118,970
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,710
    California $105,320
    Williamsport, PA $103,630

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Labor Relations Specialists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $38.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.65 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Labor Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $19,660 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,600.