Public Relations Specialists Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $59,300 -15% vs national
Median hourly $28.51
10th percentile $42,090
90th percentile $99,810
Employed locally 50
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,090
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $59,300
    75th
    $80,170
    90th
    $99,810

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Madison, WI $73,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,060
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,830
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,640
    Graphic Designers $56,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Janesville, WI is $28.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Janesville, WI is 15% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,090 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.