Public Relations Specialists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $59,440 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $34,180
90th percentile $95,530
Employed locally 220
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,180
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $59,440
    75th
    $74,200
    90th
    $95,530

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Bloomington, IL $84,480
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Jackson, MI $72,520
    Elmira, NY $70,830
    Wyoming $69,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$34,740
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,150
    Graphic Designers$55,780
    Interior Designers$64,540
    Audio and Video Technicians$60,210
    Producers and Directors$60,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Kalamazoo, MI is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 14.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,180 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.