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  1. Occupations
  2. Labor Relations Specialists

Labor Relations Specialists

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

SOC: 13-1075.00

Common Job Titles

  • Business Agent
  • Business Representative
  • Labor Relations Specialist
  • Labor Specialist

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Labor Relations Specialists (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

64,590

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $49,880. 25th percentile: U.S. $67,670. 50th percentile: U.S. $93,500. 75th percentile: U.S. $123,090. 90th percentile: U.S. $153,440. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$49,880
10% of workers earn the following or more$153,440
Workers on average earn$97,130

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Personnel and Human Resources4.0/5
  • English Language3.7/5
  • Law and Government3.6/5
  • Administration and Management3.1/5
  • Education and Training2.9/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Kubernetes
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • ServiceNow

Technology Skills

  • Internet Grievance System IGS
  • LaborSoft LaborForce Arbitration/Appeals Manager module
  • LaborSoft LaborForce Discipline Manager module
  • LaborSoft LaborForce EEO Claims Manager module
  • LaborSoft LaborForce Grievance Manager module
  • LaborSoft LaborForce Incident Tracking module
  • LaborSoft LaborForce Personnel Manager module
  • LaborSoft LaborForce Reporting/Dashboard Manager module
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Digital copiers
  • Handheld calculators
  • Image scanners
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Office inkjet printers
  • Personal computers

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 23-1022.00
  • Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers 13-1041.03
  • Human Resources Managers 11-3121.00
  • Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 13-1141.00
  • Human Resources Specialists 13-1071.00

Moderately Similar

  • Lawyers 23-1011.00
  • Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111.00
  • Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 43-4161.00
  • Public Relations Managers 11-2032.00
  • Compliance Managers 11-9199.02

Related

  • Chief Executives 11-1011.00
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00
  • Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 43-4061.00
  • Social and Community Service Managers 11-9151.00
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 41-3091.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 43-1011.00
  • Administrative Services Managers 11-3012.00
  • Public Relations Specialists 27-3031.00
  • Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 23-1021.00
  • Law Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1112.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource Management, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHuman Resources Management (Graduate Certificate)Issuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource MgmtIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • CertificateCertificate of Completion - Human Resource Talent ManagementIssuer: Lake Washington Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource ManagementIssuer: Rowan University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHuman Resources ManagementIssuer: Berkeley College-Woodland Park
  • Bachelor's DegreeManagementIssuer: Seton Hall University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificatePost-Baccalaureate Certificate in Conflict ResolutionIssuer: Roosevelt University