Public Relations Specialists Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $54,930 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.41
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $102,460
Employed locally 80
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $54,930
    75th
    $80,280
    90th
    $102,460

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 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
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Washington $85,500
    Bloomington, IL $84,480
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040
    Warner Robins, GA $79,790

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $67,450
    Coaches and Scouts $52,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,810
    Graphic Designers $49,720
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $50,350
    Broadcast Technicians $39,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Bloomington, IN is $26.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Bloomington, IN is 21.3% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.