Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $82,950 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.88
10th percentile $45,560
90th percentile $134,130
Employed locally 470
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,560
    25th
    $62,120
    50th (median)
    $82,950
    75th
    $110,400
    90th
    $134,130

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,080
    Lubbock, TX $68,210
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,960
    El Paso, TX $59,400

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Houston, TX is $39.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 11.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,560 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,120.