Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $98,300 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.26
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $151,850
Employed locally 320
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $73,160
    50th (median)
    $98,300
    75th
    $116,430
    90th
    $151,850

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 113% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 13% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $116,420
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,420
    Williamsport, PA $103,630
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $101,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $94,390

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,490
    Project Management Specialists $92,170
    Management Analysts $97,680
    Human Resources Specialists $75,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Madison, WI is $47.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Madison, WI is 5.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,160.