Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $81,770 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.31
10th percentile $44,660
90th percentile $135,580
Employed locally 50
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,660
    25th
    $58,020
    50th (median)
    $81,770
    75th
    $94,910
    90th
    $135,580

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 121% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Richmond, VA $92,630
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $88,550

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Project Management Specialists $82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Roanoke, VA is $39.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Roanoke, VA is 12.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,660 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,020.