Labor relations specialists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$93,500
~$45/hr · ~$7,792/mo
US Jobs
65K
Little or no change
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
This occupation is predominantly digital and knowledge-based, involving the drafting of contracts, policy development, and legal compliance—all areas where AI excels. While the high-stakes interpersonal negotiation and dispute resolution provide a buffer, AI will significantly automate the research, document generation, and investigative analysis components of the role.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CABEST VALUE | $145,360 | Above avg (113.1) | $128,570 |
| Worcester, MA | $123,430 | Average (103.0) | $119,856 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $116,420 | Average (98.9) | $117,733 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $115,370 | Average (98.9) | $116,647 |
| Altoona, PA | $101,120 | Below avg (88.7) | $114,055 |
| Rockford, IL | $102,290 | Below avg (90.2) | $113,446 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $118,970 | Above avg (106.4) | $111,856 |
| Williamsport, PA | $103,630 | Below avg (93.1) | $111,289 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $98,070 | Below avg (88.3) | $111,120 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $99,540 | Below avg (90.7) | $109,742 |
| Charleston, WV | $97,570 | Below avg (89.1) | $109,558 |
| Anchorage, AK | $115,830 | Above avg (106.8) | $108,485 |
| Tulsa, OK | $97,490 | Below avg (89.9) | $108,449 |
| Rochester, MN | $100,170 | Below avg (93.0) | $107,758 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $100,770 | Below avg (93.6) | $107,629 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
0% (Little or no change)
Hourly Rate
~$45/hr
Monthly Income
~$7,792/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)