Public Relations Specialists Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $66,860 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.14
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $97,350
Employed locally 80
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $53,750
    50th (median)
    $66,860
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $97,350

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 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
    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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$47,360
    Graphic Designers$62,840
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48,060
    Floral Designers$37,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Kenosha, WI is $32.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Kenosha, WI is 4.2% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,750.