Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $85,460 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.09
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $127,400
Employed locally 140
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $64,530
    50th (median)
    $85,460
    75th
    $94,810
    90th
    $127,400

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 124% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,310
    Kansas City, MO-KS $86,090
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,670
    Jacksonville, FL $77,620
    Jackson, MS $71,350
    Topeka, KS $65,650

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,960
    Human Resources Specialists$64,480
    Training and Development Specialists$73,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Wichita, KS is $41.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Wichita, KS is 8.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,530.