Public Relations Specialists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $61,800 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.71
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $97,630
Employed locally 330
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $61,800
    75th
    $83,660
    90th
    $97,630

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $85,690
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$39,210
    Graphic Designers$45,960
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,720
    Producers and Directors$47,090
    Interior Designers$49,050
    Editors$47,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Little Rock, AR is $29.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.30 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Little Rock, AR is 11.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.