Public Relations Specialists Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $55,990 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $32,740
90th percentile $87,120
Employed locally 130
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,740
    25th
    $41,720
    50th (median)
    $55,990
    75th
    $69,240
    90th
    $87,120

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,380
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,580
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $62,270
    Midland, TX $61,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $58,990

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,420
    Coaches and Scouts $36,190
    Graphic Designers $47,930
    Floral Designers $28,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Longview, TX is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Longview, TX is 19.8% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,740 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,720.