Labor Relations Specialist Salary in Iowa
Manages labor contracts, negotiates with unions, and resolves employee grievances.
State Average
$81,435
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-5.3%
national: $85,954
Metros Covered
13
2 above national avg
Highest Metro
$87,797
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $61K | $74K | $88K | $101K | $88K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $58K | $73K | $88K | $102K | $88K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $45K | $64K | $83K | $102K | $83K |
| Ames, IAIA | $54K | $68K | $83K | $97K | $83K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $53K | $68K | $82K | $97K | $83K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $49K | $66K | $82K | $99K | $82K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $61K | $71K | $82K | $92K | $82K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $45K | $63K | $81K | $99K | $81K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $50K | $65K | $79K | $94K | $79K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $47K | $63K | $79K | $94K | $79K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $57K | $67K | $78K | $88K | $78K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $56K | $66K | $77K | $88K | $77K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $50K | $63K | $76K | $88K | $76K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.