Public Relations Specialists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $60,870 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $41,110
90th percentile $90,740
Employed locally 180
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,110
    25th
    $50,280
    50th (median)
    $60,870
    75th
    $69,310
    90th
    $90,740

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,940
    Jackson, MI $72,520
    Kansas City, MO-KS $66,110
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,980
    Topeka, KS $62,990
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,360

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $32,970
    Graphic Designers $52,410
    Coaches and Scouts $45,390
    Editors $64,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Lawrence, KS is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Lawrence, KS is 12.8% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,110 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,280.