Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $128,320 +37.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.69
10th percentile $79,900
90th percentile $194,410
Employed locally 40
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,900
    25th
    $92,540
    50th (median)
    $128,320
    75th
    $157,310
    90th
    $194,410

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 117% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 17% 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
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $145,360
    Vallejo, CA $131,680
    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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,770
    Management Analysts $101,930
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,440
    Human Resources Specialists $81,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Labor Relations Specialists make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Santa Cruz, CA is $61.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.47 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Labor Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 37.2% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $79,900 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,540.