Public Relations Specialists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $63,150 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $109,980
Employed locally 7,310
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $48,980
    50th (median)
    $63,150
    75th
    $82,610
    90th
    $109,980

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,380
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,580
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,270
    Midland, TX $61,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $58,990
    Wichita Falls, TX $56,720

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,370
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Coaches and Scouts $36,340
    Producers and Directors $72,770
    Interior Designers $74,860
    Technical Writers $79,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Dallas, TX is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Dallas, TX is 9.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,980.