Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $116,420 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $55.97
10th percentile $70,660
90th percentile $164,780
Employed locally 110
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,660
    25th
    $102,400
    50th (median)
    $116,420
    75th
    $119,000
    90th
    $164,780

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 136% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 36% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,320
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $118,970
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,620
    Washington $108,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,710

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $107,280
    Accountants and Auditors $88,880
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,940
    Human Resources Specialists $78,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $85,270
    Compliance Officers $91,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Kennewick, WA is $55.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Kennewick, WA is 24.5% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $70,660 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,400.