Public Relations Specialists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,510 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $31,620
90th percentile $80,760
Employed locally 350
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,620
    25th
    $42,050
    50th (median)
    $50,510
    75th
    $64,600
    90th
    $80,760

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $40,850
    Graphic Designers $41,600
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,430
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $33,870
    Editors $40,750
    Interpreters and Translators $37,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Kansas is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Kansas is 27.6% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,620 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,050.