Public Relations Specialists Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $63,610 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.58
10th percentile $44,050
90th percentile $106,970
Employed locally 490
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,050
    25th
    $52,540
    50th (median)
    $63,610
    75th
    $81,400
    90th
    $106,970

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Bloomington, IL $84,480
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Jackson, MI $72,520
    Elmira, NY $70,830
    Wyoming $69,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $50,450
    Graphic Designers $57,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,480
    Editors $61,100
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $32,900
    Writers and Authors $35,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Ann Arbor, MI is $30.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.09 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 8.8% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,050 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,540.