Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $84,440 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.60
10th percentile $18,870
90th percentile $134,840
Employed locally 620
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,870
    25th
    $53,040
    50th (median)
    $84,440
    75th
    $107,720
    90th
    $134,840

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Madison, WI $98,300
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,750

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,760
    Project Management Specialists$96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72,430
    Human Resources Specialists$67,180
    Management Analysts$105,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $40.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $18,870 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,040.