Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $78,990 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.98
10th percentile $61,440
90th percentile $128,190
Employed locally 740
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,440
    25th
    $73,760
    50th (median)
    $78,990
    75th
    $104,780
    90th
    $128,190

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Mansfield, OH $89,330
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $86,150
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $84,270
    Wheeling, WV-OH $83,770
    Johnstown, PA $79,990
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,730

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,910
    Management Analysts $80,740
    Human Resources Specialists $71,420
    Project Management Specialists $100,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Columbus, OH is $37.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Columbus, OH is 15.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,440 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,760.