Labor Relations Specialists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,390 or more. The middle half of labor relations specialists in Washington earn between $82,160 and $135,730.
- $70K10th
- $82K25th
- $105KMedian
- $136K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,450 | $9,454 | $54.54 |
| Median | $105,210 | $8,768 | $50.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,160 | $6,847 | $39.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,730 | $11,311 | $65.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Labor Relations Specialists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Labor relations specialists in Washington earn 9% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($124,610) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($98,720). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $95,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $113,450 | $105,210 | $69,910 | $158,390 | 790 |
| Washington, D.C. | $124,610 | $115,600 | $81,690 | $160,260 | 160 |
| United States | $98,720 | $95,420 | $50,490 | $156,180 | 64,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Labor Relations Specialists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $113,450, a single filer in Washington takes home about $81,967 a year, or $6,831 a month and $3,153 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $84,335 | $7,028 |
| Working in MD | $83,440 | $6,953 |
| Working in VA | $82,933 | $6,911 |
| Working in DC | $81,967 | $6,831 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for labor relations specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $113,450 buys what about $104,193 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Labor Relations Specialists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$92,430
- York, PA$99,860
- Richmond, VA$97,490
- Harrisburg, PA$90,120
- Lancaster, PA$95,100
- Dover, DE$96,380
Highest-paying cities for labor relations specialists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,310).
- Vallejo, CA$165,310
- Bellingham, WA$136,810
- San Jose, CA$132,160
- Santa Cruz, CA$126,580
- San Francisco, CA$125,990
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Labor Relations Specialists salary in Washington: questions
How much do labor relations specialists make an hour in Washington?
$54.54 an hour on average, and $50.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level labor relations specialists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the labor relations specialists take-home pay in Washington?
About $81,967 a year ($6,831 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,450.
Do labor relations specialists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($98,720).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1075; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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