Public Relations Specialists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $69,640 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.48
10th percentile $36,540
90th percentile $121,250
Employed locally 710
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,540
    25th
    $52,700
    50th (median)
    $69,640
    75th
    $93,870
    90th
    $121,250

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 20% 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
    District of Columbia $97,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,060
    Boulder, CO $90,000
    Connecticut $83,620
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,880

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$48,930
    Graphic Designers$58,500
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,160
    Producers and Directors$60,830
    Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$112,650
    Technical Writers$97,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Colorado Springs, CO is $33.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.31 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 0.2% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,540 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,700.