Public Relations Specialists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $72,790 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $52,550
90th percentile $99,540
Employed locally 230
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,550
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $72,790
    75th
    $87,330
    90th
    $99,540

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 13% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,940
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,940
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $76,320

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $34,370
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,760
    Graphic Designers $53,720
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $68,550
    Producers and Directors $48,290
    Interior Designers $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Bismarck, ND is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Bismarck, ND is 4.3% above 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,550 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.