Public Relations Specialists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $63,800 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $40,390
90th percentile $105,170
Employed locally 790
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,390
    25th
    $48,540
    50th (median)
    $63,800
    75th
    $82,120
    90th
    $105,170

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $77,530
    Carson City, NV $77,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $73,830
    Reno, NV $66,970
    Greenville, NC $62,850
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,720

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $49,080
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,030
    Graphic Designers $57,180
    Audio and Video Technicians $60,140
    Producers and Directors $78,920
    Photographers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Las Vegas, NV is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.98 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 8.6% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,390 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,540.