Public Relations Specialists Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $55,070 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.48
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $94,160
Employed locally 180
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $55,070
    75th
    $72,610
    90th
    $94,160

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Relations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    District of Columbia $97,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220

    Nearby metros — Public Relations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,380
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,580
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,270
    Midland, TX $61,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $58,990

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,570
    Coaches and Scouts$35,100
    Graphic Designers$43,510
    Producers and Directors$44,830
    Floral Designers$32,390
    Audio and Video Technicians$35,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Amarillo, TX is $26.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.00 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Amarillo, TX is 21.1% below the national median of $69,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Relations Specialists in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.