Labor Relations Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $100,730 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.43
10th percentile $62,150
90th percentile $167,780
Employed locally 420
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,150
    25th
    $75,100
    50th (median)
    $100,730
    75th
    $131,650
    90th
    $167,780

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 2% 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Labor Relations Specialists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in San Diego, CA is $48.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.79 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Labor Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in San Diego, CA is 7.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,150 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,100.