Labor Relations Specialists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $145,360 +55.5% vs national
Median hourly $69.89
10th percentile $80,380
90th percentile $201,670
Employed locally 590
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,380
    25th
    $97,400
    50th (median)
    $145,360
    75th
    $171,740
    90th
    $201,670

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Labor Relations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Worcester, MA $123,430

    Nearby metros — Labor Relations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $105,320

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in San Jose, CA is $69.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in San Jose, CA is 55.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $80,380 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,400.