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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

13-1075 Labor Relations Specialists



Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints. Excludes equal employment opportunity (EEO) officers who are included in “Compliance Officers” (13-1041).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 5010$42.12/hr$29.28/hr$36.51/hr$40.02/hr$49.62/hr$57.59/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and Utilities30$36.09/hr
Financial ActivitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services130$49.63/hr
Education and Health Services50$53.64/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services1,380$46.40/hr
Public Administration60$47.69/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 20$49.52/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20$37.24/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 30$39.96/hr-5.7%
St Cloud MN MSA 30$43.26/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 50$44.34/hr-3.9%
Northwest Minnesota 50$40.02/hr0.0%
Northwest Balance of State 50$40.02/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 60$48.67/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 70$39.98/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 110$47.88/hr-0.7%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 190$39.80/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 200$46.19/hr0.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,170$46.51/hr0.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,180$46.51/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,660$46.46/hr0.0%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 2,190$49.40/hr3.1%
Human Resources Managers 4,140$73.97/hr5.6%
Lawyers 12,880$67.15/hr7.4%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,590$39.68/hr7.9%
Compensation and Benefits Managers 310$69.95/hr1.3%
Human Resources Specialists 16,850$37.53/hr6.0%
Instructional Coordinators 3,510$37.80/hr4.5%
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 20$65.09/hr5.7%
Chief Executives 6,690$94.33/hrN/A
Social and Community Service Managers 5,310$40.32/hr8.5%


  • Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
  • Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.
  • Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
  • Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
  • Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
  • Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
  • Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.
  • Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
  • Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.
  • Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.