Public Relations Specialists Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $62,110 -11% vs national
Median hourly $29.86
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $110,120
Employed locally 670
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $62,110
    75th
    $81,220
    90th
    $110,120

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040
    California $81,490

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,010
    Coaches and Scouts$36,720
    Graphic Designers$48,900
    Producers and Directors$64,670
    Interior Designers$57,470
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$45,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Birmingham, AL is $29.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Birmingham, AL is 11% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.