Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $91,780 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.13
10th percentile $74,860
90th percentile $163,600
Employed locally 30
National median $93,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,860
    25th
    $74,860
    50th (median)
    $91,780
    75th
    $130,590
    90th
    $163,600

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Labor Relations Specialists salary vs area income 135% Median Labor Relations Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $128,320
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $118,970
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,420
    Washington $108,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,180

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,850
    Human Resources Specialists $69,640
    Compliance Officers $75,400
    Project Management Specialists $92,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Labor Relations Specialists in Yakima, WA is $44.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Labor Relations Specialists salary in Yakima, WA is 1.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Labor Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $74,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,860.