Public Relations Specialists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Public Relations Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $58,957 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.5% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 5,910 public relations specialists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $48,280 to $84,480 depending on location.
$58,957
Avg median salary in Illinois
$84,480
Highest paying metro
$48,280
Lowest paying metro
5,910
Employed in Illinois
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $84,480 | $63,170 | $97,240 | 140 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $63,910 | $50,810 | $90,120 | 4,890 |
| Champaign, IL | $63,900 | $55,700 | $78,300 | 200 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,480 | $50,540 | $85,930 | 140 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,000 | $44,350 | $78,040 | 100 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,840 | $46,640 | $76,950 | 30 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,600 | $47,440 | $77,960 | 40 |
| East Central Illinois | $54,690 | $45,060 | $73,480 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois | $51,730 | $41,180 | $59,870 | 60 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,760 | $43,710 | $70,060 | 100 |
| South Illinois | $49,810 | $39,380 | $68,640 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois | $48,280 | $38,730 | $61,330 | 90 |