Public Relations Specialists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $66,410 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.93
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $85,470
Employed locally 230
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $51,430
    50th (median)
    $66,410
    75th
    $78,220
    90th
    $85,470

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 10% 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
    District of Columbia $97,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    California $81,490
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $78,110
    Virginia $77,800

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $54,820
    Graphic Designers $47,890
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,150
    Technical Writers $66,370
    Interior Designers $57,790
    Writers and Authors $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Iowa City, IA is $31.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.99 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Iowa City, IA is 4.8% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,430.