Public Relations Specialists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Public Relations Specialists in Missouri earn a median salary of $56,384 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.2% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 6,660 public relations specialists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $43,840 to $66,110 depending on location.
$56,384
Avg median salary in Missouri
$66,110
Highest paying metro
$43,840
Lowest paying metro
6,660
Employed in Missouri
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $66,110 | $51,740 | $82,480 | 2,400 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,060 | $51,800 | $82,400 | 2,320 |
| Southeast Missouri | $61,740 | $37,440 | $66,790 | 240 |
| North Missouri | $58,960 | $38,380 | $65,380 | 170 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $57,180 | $46,920 | $68,190 | 240 |
| Springfield, MO | $56,230 | $43,880 | $70,930 | 410 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $55,810 | $39,990 | $63,320 | 40 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $55,000 | $45,760 | $69,440 | 70 |
| Columbia, MO | $54,830 | $47,890 | $65,870 | 350 |
| Central Missouri | $53,190 | $40,920 | $65,380 | 220 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $49,660 | $38,530 | $67,710 | 90 |
| Southwest Missouri | $43,840 | $37,440 | $65,380 | 110 |