Public Relations Specialists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $73,130 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.16
10th percentile $50,560
90th percentile $102,950
Employed locally 1,460
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,560
    25th
    $61,880
    50th (median)
    $73,130
    75th
    $84,140
    90th
    $102,950

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,060
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230
    Kenosha, WI $66,860

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $44,800
    Graphic Designers $62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,950
    Producers and Directors $63,690
    Editors $64,580
    Interior Designers $58,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Madison, WI is $35.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Madison, WI is 4.8% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,560 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,880.