Public Relations Specialists Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $74,120 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.64
10th percentile $43,700
90th percentile $129,590
Employed locally 310
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,700
    25th
    $57,680
    50th (median)
    $74,120
    75th
    $97,880
    90th
    $129,590

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040
    California $81,490

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Technical Writers $88,090
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,270
    Coaches and Scouts $37,550
    Graphic Designers $56,060
    Producers and Directors $64,490
    Photographers $33,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Huntsville, AL is $35.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Huntsville, AL is 6.2% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,700 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,680.