Public Relations Specialists Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $49,520 -29% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $86,100
Employed locally 290
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $49,520
    75th
    $65,950
    90th
    $86,100

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 20% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,540
    Graphic Designers $40,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,480
    Producers and Directors $40,980
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,150
    Interpreters and Translators $47,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Lubbock, TX is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Lubbock, TX is 29% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.