Public Relations Specialists Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $53,180 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.57
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $103,950
Employed locally 150
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $53,180
    75th
    $74,290
    90th
    $103,950

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 8% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040
    California $81,490

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,000
    Coaches and Scouts $48,520
    Graphic Designers $45,000
    Producers and Directors $59,020
    Floral Designers $31,360
    Interior Designers $58,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Mobile, AL is $25.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Mobile, AL is 23.8% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.