Public Relations Specialists Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $68,560 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.96
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $111,210
Employed locally 120
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $68,560
    75th
    $93,700
    90th
    $111,210

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 14% 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
    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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,780
    Graphic Designers $70,300
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,120
    Photographers $44,240
    Floral Designers $45,330
    Interpreters and Translators $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Modesto, CA is $32.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Modesto, CA is 1.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.