Public Relations Specialists Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $49,240 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $92,750
Employed locally 60
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $49,240
    75th
    $71,950
    90th
    $92,750

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Bozeman, MT $61,650
    Helena, MT $61,640
    Binghamton, NY $60,550
    Missoula, MT $58,220
    Billings, MT $56,230

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $47,420
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,360
    Coaches and Scouts $50,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Great Falls, MT is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.14 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Great Falls, MT is 29.4% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.