Public Relations Specialists Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $59,780 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $30,050
90th percentile $105,880
Employed locally 50
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,050
    25th
    $35,410
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $80,360
    90th
    $105,880

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $79,790
    Dalton, GA $78,770
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,940
    Columbus, GA-AL $73,460
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $71,970
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $69,410

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Athletes and Sports Competitors $39,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,060
    Coaches and Scouts $44,140
    Graphic Designers $55,800
    Editors $50,770
    Interpreters and Translators $42,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Gainesville, GA is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Gainesville, GA is 14.3% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,050 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,410.