Labor Relations Specialists salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary distribution

Where Philadelphia labor relations specialists fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  Less than 5 years

• On-the-job training

  Long-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  4.4 / 5

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.3 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.3 / 5

• Negotiation

  Technical

  4.1 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

• Personnel and Human Resources

  Knowledge

  4.0 / 5

• Problem Sensitivity

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Written Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.

2. 02

   Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.

3. 03

   Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.

4. 04

   Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.

5. 05

   Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.

6. 06

   Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.

7. 07

   Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.

8. 08

   Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.

Other metros in Pennsylvania

How the Philadelphia metro compares to other major Pennsylvania metro areas for labor relations specialists.

• Pittsburgh$78,220