Public Relations Specialists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Public Relations Specialists in Iowa earn a median salary of $56,157 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.5% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 3,030 public relations specialists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $39,520 to $68,360 depending on location.
$56,157
Avg median salary in Iowa
$68,360
Highest paying metro
$39,520
Lowest paying metro
3,030
Employed in Iowa
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $68,360 | $51,620 | $84,010 | 1,130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $66,410 | $51,430 | $78,220 | 230 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $59,900 | $43,180 | $85,130 | 260 |
| Ames, IA | $59,490 | $47,940 | $78,960 | 260 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $59,270 | $46,540 | $85,920 | 250 |
| Dubuque, IA | $59,160 | $46,720 | $80,120 | 100 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58,940 | $43,960 | $74,100 | 70 |
| Waterloo, IA | $57,840 | $48,850 | $72,110 | 110 |
| Northeast Iowa | $50,140 | $41,970 | $62,590 | 90 |
| Southeast Iowa | $48,590 | $39,520 | $69,430 | 230 |
| Southwest Iowa | $46,260 | $34,140 | $65,030 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa | $39,520 | $27,250 | $57,250 | 230 |