13-1075

Labor Relations Specialists

Role Overview

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints. Excludes equal employment opportunity (EEO) officers, who are included in “Compliance Officers” (13-1041).

Recommended Majors

Dispute Resolution. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. Labor and Industrial Relations. Labor Studies.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$124,930
Alaska	$124,770
New Jersey	$118,940
Washington	$108,110
New Hampshire	$106,070
North Dakota	$105,590
California	$105,320
Oregon	$103,210
Hawaii	$102,070
New Mexico	$100,420
New York	$98,200
Wyoming	$97,620
Massachusetts	$97,490
Connecticut	$96,710
West Virginia	$96,410

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Median Annual Salary

$93,500

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-0.1%

Avg. annual openings

5.1k

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