Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $118,970 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.20
10th percentile $77,100
90th percentile $163,590
Employed locally 150
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,100
    25th
    $97,270
    50th (median)
    $118,970
    75th
    $126,570
    90th
    $163,590

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 127% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,420
    Washington $108,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,710

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,460
    Human Resources Specialists$84,180
    Accountants and Auditors$90,140
    Compliance Officers$82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts$67,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Olympia, WA is $57.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 27.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $77,100 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,270.