Public Relations Specialists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $65,420 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $43,490
90th percentile $110,310
Employed locally 50
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,490
    25th
    $55,370
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    75th
    $81,470
    90th
    $110,310

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 1% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    California $81,490
    Vallejo, CA $80,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,160
    Coaches and Scouts $44,620
    Interpreters and Translators $49,720
    Graphic Designers $63,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Merced, CA is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Merced, CA is 6.2% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,490 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,370.