Public Relations Specialists Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $61,630 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $39,700
90th percentile $104,690
Employed locally 140
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,700
    25th
    $45,740
    50th (median)
    $61,630
    75th
    $77,750
    90th
    $104,690

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Washington $85,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,840
    New Hampshire $70,570
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $69,780
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $67,290

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,060
    Coaches and Scouts $48,630
    Photographers $46,790
    Graphic Designers $61,960
    Floral Designers $50,100
    Interior Designers $73,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Kahului, HI is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Kahului, HI is 11.7% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,700 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,740.