Public Relations Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $83,040 +19% vs national
Median hourly $39.92
10th percentile $41,540
90th percentile $167,240
Employed locally 370
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,540
    25th
    $59,350
    50th (median)
    $83,040
    75th
    $120,070
    90th
    $167,240

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 106% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $85,690
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,990

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,730
    Graphic Designers $52,490
    Coaches and Scouts $41,590
    Producers and Directors $53,900
    Writers and Authors $48,340
    Editors $45,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Fayetteville, AR is $39.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 19% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,540 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,350.