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Labor Relations Specialists in District of Columbia

Labor relations specialists handle disputes between employees and management by negotiating contracts, resolving grievances, and managing workplace conflicts. They work in corporate human resources departments, government agencies, unions, and law firms In District of Columbia the median pay is $115,600 a year, 21% above the national median of $95,420.

$115,600median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$97,650–$153,990middle half earn
160employed in District of Columbia
$95,420U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingNegotiationReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingPersuasionSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

Personnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal Service

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O*NET-SOC 13-1075.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.