Labor Relations Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $126,460 +35.3% vs national
Median hourly $60.80
10th percentile $50,490
90th percentile $190,900
Employed locally 2,110
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,490
    25th
    $85,630
    50th (median)
    $126,460
    75th
    $154,290
    90th
    $190,900

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 5% 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
    District of Columbia $124,930
    Alaska $124,770
    Worcester, MA $123,430

    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $112,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,920
    California $105,320

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,440
    Accountants and Auditors $105,750
    Management Analysts $128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,840
    Project Management Specialists $132,530
    Human Resources Specialists $100,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $60.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 35.3% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,490 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,630.