Public Relations Specialists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $63,630 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.59
10th percentile $32,550
90th percentile $102,690
Employed locally 450
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,550
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $63,630
    75th
    $79,310
    90th
    $102,690

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Elizabethtown, KY $71,920
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,410
    Rocky Mount, NC $58,820
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $58,230
    Kentucky $58,150
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $58,020

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,560
    Coaches and Scouts$49,060
    Graphic Designers$51,410
    Producers and Directors$46,170
    Interior Designers$55,430
    Interpreters and Translators$66,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Lexington, KY is $30.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Lexington, KY is 8.8% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,550 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.