Labor Relations Specialists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for labor relations specialists is $38.05 an hour ($79,140 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($95,420). Iowa ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for labor relations specialists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.34 | $61,020 |
| 25% of workers | $36.44 | $75,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.05 | $79,140 |
| 75% of workers | $60.30 | $125,420 |
| 90% of workers | $73.03 | $151,890 |
Labor Relations Specialists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $96,760 | 170 |
| Dubuque | $89,150 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $81,960 | 220 |
| Cedar Rapids | $79,980 | 60 |
| Sioux City | $78,920 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $77,020 | 60 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for labor relations specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,800 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $80,470 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $66,390 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $66,710 |
| Project Management Specialists | $96,540 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $66,110 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $70,360 |
| Management Analysts | $85,530 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $72,640 |
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