Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $74,290 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.72
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $121,610
Employed locally 50
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $51,640
    50th (median)
    $74,290
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $121,610

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 121% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Williamsport, PA $103,630
    State College, PA $103,460
    Altoona, PA $101,120
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $99,540
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,750
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $94,700

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,840
    Human Resources Specialists $60,280
    Project Management Specialists $95,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Erie, PA is $35.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Erie, PA is 20.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,640.