Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $70,400 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.85
10th percentile $57,100
90th percentile $146,210
Employed locally 50
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,100
    25th
    $57,100
    50th (median)
    $70,400
    75th
    $96,390
    90th
    $146,210

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 4% 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
    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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $79,540
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $77,790

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,750
    Project Management Specialists$84,980
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86,230
    Human Resources Specialists$62,220
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,870
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $33.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Tucson, AZ is 24.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,100 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,100.