Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $77,750 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.38
10th percentile $60,750
90th percentile $128,160
Employed locally 60
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,750
    25th
    $77,750
    50th (median)
    $77,750
    75th
    $81,450
    90th
    $128,160

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 113% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 13% 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
    District of Columbia $124,930
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $118,970
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $109,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,710
    California $105,320
    Williamsport, PA $103,630

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,010
    Training and Development Specialists $49,540
    Human Resources Specialists $59,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,040
    Project Management Specialists $80,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Waterloo, IA is $37.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Waterloo, IA is 16.8% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,750 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,750.