Labor Relations Specialists Salary in California
Labor Relations Specialists in California earn a median of $105,810 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($95,420)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,830
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,350; the top 10% earn over $172,110. Nationally the range is $50,490 to $156,180.
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Labor Relations Specialists pay in California
How much do labor relations specialists make in California?
The median is $105,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,350 and the top 10% earn over $172,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for labor relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $95,420). Living costs are not included.