Public Relations Specialists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $65,320 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.41
10th percentile $42,170
90th percentile $103,820
Employed locally 920
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,170
    25th
    $52,590
    50th (median)
    $65,320
    75th
    $84,120
    90th
    $103,820

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 8% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,970
    Graphic Designers $60,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,740
    Producers and Directors $62,560
    Editors $62,500
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $47,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Lansing, MI is $31.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Lansing, MI is 6.4% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,170 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,590.