Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $95,730 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.03
10th percentile $62,340
90th percentile $133,280
Employed locally 100
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,340
    25th
    $78,800
    50th (median)
    $95,730
    75th
    $122,110
    90th
    $133,280

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,260
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,320
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $101,710
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $101,440
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $101,240

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,600
    Accountants and Auditors $82,580
    Human Resources Specialists $69,620
    Project Management Specialists $87,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,300
    Management Analysts $84,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Portland, ME is $46.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 2.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,340 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,800.