Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $65,650 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $112,890
Employed locally 70
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $47,800
    50th (median)
    $65,650
    75th
    $96,540
    90th
    $112,890

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,310
    Kansas City, MO-KS $86,090
    Wichita, KS $85,460
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,670
    Jacksonville, FL $77,620
    Jackson, MS $71,350

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,260
    Management Analysts $64,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,660
    Human Resources Specialists $72,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,740
    Project Management Specialists $96,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Topeka, KS is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Topeka, KS is 29.8% below 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,800.