Labor Relations Specialists Salary in Iowa
Labor Relations Specialists in Iowa earn a median of $79,140 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($95,420)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,020; the top 10% earn over $151,890. Nationally the range is $50,490 to $156,180.
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Labor Relations Specialists pay in Iowa
How much do labor relations specialists make in Iowa?
The median is $79,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,020 and the top 10% earn over $151,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for labor relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $95,420). Living costs are not included.