Public Relations Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $69,640 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.48
10th percentile $42,980
90th percentile $126,330
Employed locally 240
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,980
    25th
    $51,950
    50th (median)
    $69,640
    75th
    $93,960
    90th
    $126,330

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 3% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    California $81,490
    Vallejo, CA $80,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,800
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,520
    Graphic Designers $59,160
    Producers and Directors $72,900
    Audio and Video Technicians $50,540
    Floral Designers $41,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $33.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.2% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,980 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,950.