Public Relations Specialists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $73,060 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.13
10th percentile $41,310
90th percentile $119,350
Employed locally 40
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,310
    25th
    $52,240
    50th (median)
    $73,060
    75th
    $92,970
    90th
    $119,350

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 130% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 30% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    California $81,490
    Vallejo, CA $80,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,430
    Graphic Designers $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in El Centro, CA is $35.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.75 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in El Centro, CA is 4.7% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,310 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,240.