Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $76,160 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $50,650
90th percentile $125,040
Employed locally 390
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,650
    25th
    $62,780
    50th (median)
    $76,160
    75th
    $100,420
    90th
    $125,040

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 4% 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
    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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,640
    Management Analysts $78,820
    Human Resources Specialists $64,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,810
    Project Management Specialists $97,360
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Harrisburg, PA is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 18.5% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,650 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,780.