Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $99,040 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.62
10th percentile $60,690
90th percentile $157,530
Employed locally 60
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,690
    25th
    $83,700
    50th (median)
    $99,040
    75th
    $126,680
    90th
    $157,530

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 124% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 24% 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
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $112,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,920

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,240
    Accountants and Auditors $85,640
    Human Resources Specialists $75,500
    Project Management Specialists $98,930
    Training and Development Specialists $69,250
    Management Analysts $97,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Modesto, CA is $47.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Modesto, CA is 5.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,690 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,700.