Public Relations Specialists Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $59,250 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $36,200
90th percentile $117,660
Employed locally 1,130
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,200
    25th
    $46,490
    50th (median)
    $59,250
    75th
    $81,230
    90th
    $117,660

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $67,300
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,340
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,320
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $62,250
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,570
    Florida $60,210

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,630
    Graphic Designers $55,510
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,150
    Editors $60,000
    Producers and Directors $77,960
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Jacksonville, FL is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Jacksonville, FL is 15.1% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,200 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,490.