Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $49,470 -47.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $15,090
90th percentile $173,850
Employed locally 90
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,090
    25th
    $19,480
    50th (median)
    $49,470
    75th
    $123,600
    90th
    $173,850

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,460
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $116,420
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,470
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $101,440
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $95,790
    Wisconsin $85,620

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,190
    Project Management Specialists $94,280
    Accountants and Auditors $78,230
    Human Resources Specialists $68,070
    Management Analysts $97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Charleston, SC is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Charleston, SC is 47.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $15,090 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,480.