Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $99,440 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.81
10th percentile $63,230
90th percentile $153,140
Employed locally 50
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,230
    25th
    $80,310
    50th (median)
    $99,440
    75th
    $129,110
    90th
    $153,140

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $112,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,920

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,100
    Accountants and Auditors$84,860
    Management Analysts$95,270
    Human Resources Specialists$79,240
    Project Management Specialists$101,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Salinas, CA is $47.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 6.4% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $63,230 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,310.