DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 102 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 64,590 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Labor Relations Specialists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cummins Inc. | $61,631 | 25 | -34.1% |
| 2 | COMMITTEE OF INTERNS & RESIDENTS | $56,493 | 28 | -39.6% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, IN | $62,483 | +2.8% | 13 | 2 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $115,847 | +49% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $80,000 | -17.9% | 1 |
| Colorado | $79,562 | -3.1% | 2 |
| Tennessee | $73,216 | +9.9% | 5 |
| Virginia | $72,155 | -21.9% | 1 |
| Florida | $70,000 | -8.5% | 3 |
| California | $64,538 | -38.7% | 27 |
| Minnesota | $61,000 | -36.2% | 2 |
| Indiana | $60,000 | -26.7% | 21 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,516 | -28.8% | 2 |
| New York | $56,493 | -42.5% | 10 |
| North Carolina | $50,000 | -43.4% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $43,185 | -46.9% | 4 |
| Michigan | $36,000 | -54.2% | 1 |
| Illinois | $35,000 | -63.2% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Labor Relations Specialists positions, 21% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 71% required a Master's degree, and 7% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| COMMITTEE OF INTERNS & RESIDENTS | Not specified | $56,493 |
| Cummins Inc. | Master's | $61,631 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Labor Relations Specialists is Manufacturing at $62,091. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Other Services at $58,994.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 102 DOL filings, the median salary for a Labor Relations Specialists is $60,778, ranging from $56,493 to $68,328.
The 90th percentile salary is $153,440 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Columbus, IN offers the highest median at $62,483.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Labor Relations Specialists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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