Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $92,630 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.54
10th percentile $60,100
90th percentile $135,870
Employed locally 270
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,100
    25th
    $75,320
    50th (median)
    $92,630
    75th
    $98,440
    90th
    $135,870

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $105,180
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $88,550
    Charlottesville, VA $86,850

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Richmond, VA is $44.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Richmond, VA is 0.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,100 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,320.