Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $79,540 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.24
10th percentile $57,910
90th percentile $116,580
Employed locally 370
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,910
    25th
    $75,720
    50th (median)
    $79,540
    75th
    $103,670
    90th
    $116,580

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 6% below 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $77,790
    Tucson, AZ $70,400

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,080
    Project Management Specialists $100,010
    Human Resources Specialists $66,020
    Management Analysts $90,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,120
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Phoenix, AZ is $38.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 14.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,910 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,720.