Public Relations Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,380 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.95
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $104,510
Employed locally 3,830
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $48,980
    50th (median)
    $64,380
    75th
    $80,170
    90th
    $104,510

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 34% 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
    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
    Wichita Falls, TX $56,720

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $61,040
    Coaches and Scouts $34,680
    Producers and Directors $73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
    Interior Designers $61,860
    Editors $58,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Austin, TX is $30.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 7.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,980.