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Will AI replace labor relations specialists?AI replacement risk 61% and how the work is changing

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$95,420
25th–75th pct. $71,920–$123,420
Top pay (est.)
$203,000
Top 10% $156,180
Pay in 5 years
$108,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$123,000est.
$105,800–$142,900
Outlook score
48/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
61%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.1%
4,800 openings / yr

Will AI replace Labor Relations Specialists? AI replacement risk

61%
High
Ranked #655 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Labor Relations Specialists

Key skills

Speaking
4.8
Active Listening
4.5
Writing
4.5
Negotiation
4.4
Persuasion
4.4
Reading Comprehension
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.1
Social Perceptiveness
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Personnel and Human Resources
4.9
English Language
4.3
Law and Government
4.1
Education and Training
4.0
Administration and Management
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.7
Administrative
3.5
Mathematics
3.5

What the work involves

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationScheduling Work and ActivitiesEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
33%
Master's degree
10%
Associate's degree
10%
Some college
10%
Professional degree
10%
Post-bachelor's certificate
10%
Doctoral degree
5%
Post-secondary certificate
5%
Less than high school
5%
High school diploma
5%

Training before entry

6–12 months
24%
1–2 years
19%
None / short demo
14%
Up to 1 month
14%
1–3 months
10%
3–6 months
10%
2–4 years
5%
4–10 years
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
33%
4–6 years
29%
2–4 years
24%
6–12 months
5%
1–3 months
5%
3–6 months
5%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.