SOC 13-1075
Labor Relations Specialists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ44/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ64,590
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$94K
$50K โ $153K
Projected Growth
๐-0.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค87/100
High exposure
๐ก Labor Relations Specialists face a risk score of 44/100 โ 0 points above the national average of 44. With 87/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $94K ($47K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 44/100, Labor Relations Specialists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai credit scoring and underwriting models are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 64,590 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating regulatory ambiguity and compliance judgment and strategic advisory requiring deep client relationship knowledge to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Labor Relations Specialists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI credit scoring and underwriting models
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI-driven fraud detection replacing manual review
Automated financial reporting and reconciliation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating regulatory ambiguity and compliance judgment
Strategic advisory requiring deep client relationship knowledge
Crisis financial decision-making under uncertainty
Ethical judgment in fiduciary and advisory roles
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
๐ป Technology Skills
Human resources software
Application server software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Personnel and Human Resources
English Language
Law and Government
Administration and Management
Education and Training
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 61% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 59% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 67% |