Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $80,070 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.50
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $134,090
Employed locally 50
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $60,510
    50th (median)
    $80,070
    75th
    $104,480
    90th
    $134,090

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 5% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $116,420
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,420
    Williamsport, PA $103,630
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $101,440
    Madison, WI $98,300
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,750

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,680
    Project Management Specialists $87,940
    Human Resources Specialists $66,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,290
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Wausau, WI is $38.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Wausau, WI is 14.4% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,510.