Public Relations Specialists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $62,850 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $34,300
90th percentile $103,310
Employed locally 560
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,300
    25th
    $46,780
    50th (median)
    $62,850
    75th
    $83,070
    90th
    $103,310

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,080
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $73,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840
    Rapid City, SD $68,910
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $63,450

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,150
    Coaches and Scouts $48,330
    Graphic Designers $50,150
    Producers and Directors $57,480
    Interior Designers $54,340
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $67,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Boise City, ID is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Boise City, ID is 9.9% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,300 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,780.