Public Relations Specialists Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $59,510 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.61
10th percentile $37,410
90th percentile $113,000
Employed locally 180
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,410
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $59,510
    75th
    $80,790
    90th
    $113,000

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $67,300
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,340
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,320
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $62,250
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,570
    Florida $60,210

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,280
    Graphic Designers $62,090
    Interior Designers $48,120
    Coaches and Scouts $39,920
    Technical Writers $77,480
    Interpreters and Translators $81,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Crestview, FL is $28.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Crestview, FL is 14.7% 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,410 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.