Public Relations Specialists Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $59,840 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $99,300
Employed locally 30
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $46,640
    50th (median)
    $59,840
    75th
    $76,950
    90th
    $99,300

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 4% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $29,120
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,070
    Graphic Designers $48,780
    Producers and Directors $73,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Decatur, IL is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Decatur, IL is 14.2% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,640.