Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $97,570 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.91
10th percentile $66,970
90th percentile $121,570
Employed locally 160
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,970
    25th
    $80,840
    50th (median)
    $97,570
    75th
    $113,860
    90th
    $121,570

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 168% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 68% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,710
    Morgantown, WV $99,600
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $84,270
    Wheeling, WV-OH $83,770
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $76,400

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,720
    Accountants and Auditors $67,600
    Human Resources Specialists $56,820
    Compliance Officers $63,270
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,170
    Project Management Specialists $89,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Charleston, WV is $46.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Charleston, WV is 4.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $66,970 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,840.