Public Relations Specialists Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $60,510 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $40,390
90th percentile $94,830
Employed locally 100
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,390
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $76,510
    90th
    $94,830

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Madison, WI $73,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,060
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,890
    Graphic Designers $52,790
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,950
    Interior Designers $51,810
    Producers and Directors $52,790
    Floral Designers $31,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Eau Claire, WI is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Eau Claire, WI is 13.3% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,390 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.