Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $82,120 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.48
10th percentile $61,170
90th percentile $151,500
Employed locally 330
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,170
    25th
    $64,020
    50th (median)
    $82,120
    75th
    $122,570
    90th
    $151,500

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 20% 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
    District of Columbia $124,930
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,620
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $116,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,180
    State College, PA $103,460

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,200
    Accountants and Auditors $95,680
    Project Management Specialists $109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,670
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Denver, CO is $39.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Denver, CO is 12.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,170 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,020.