Public Relations Specialists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $63,900 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $85,760
Employed locally 200
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $55,700
    50th (median)
    $63,900
    75th
    $78,300
    90th
    $85,760

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    Bloomington, IL $84,480
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,840
    Charlottesville, VA $75,030

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,600
    Graphic Designers $57,750
    Editors $63,220
    Producers and Directors $63,220
    Floral Designers $34,610
    Art Directors $81,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Champaign, IL is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Champaign, IL is 8.4% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,700.