How much does a labor relations specialist make in California?
$105,800a year
Median yearly pay for labor relations specialists in California. That is $50.87 an hour or $8,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.87
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,350Median: $105,800Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,350 | $25.65 | |
| 25th | $76,770 | $36.91 | |
| Median | $105,800 | $50.87 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.49 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.75 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $133,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $131,700 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $128,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $124,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $108,800 |
| Visalia, CA | $105,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $103,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $102,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $101,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $101,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,630 |
| Stockton, CA | $89,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $83,360 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for labor relations specialists.
| 1. New Jersey | $118,400 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $115,600 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $111,300 |
| 4. California | $105,800 |
| 5. Illinois | $104,200 |
| 6. Washington | $104,100 |
| 7. North Dakota | $101,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a labor relations specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $50.87 ($105,800 a year).
Do labor relations specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $105,800 against $95,420 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for labor relations specialist pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays labor relations specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $133,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.