Public Relations Specialists Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $57,300 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.55
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $91,540
Employed locally 90
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $57,300
    75th
    $76,770
    90th
    $91,540

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Rochester, MN $77,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230
    Fargo, ND-MN $65,560
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $65,000
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $63,080
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,360

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,690
    Graphic Designers $48,990
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,990
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $39,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Mankato, MN is $27.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Mankato, MN is 17.9% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.