Public Relations Specialists Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,360 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.69
10th percentile $26,540
90th percentile $85,250
Employed locally 60
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,540
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $51,360
    75th
    $66,520
    90th
    $85,250

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,060
    Graphic Designers$40,600
    Coaches and Scouts$36,380
    Floral Designers$28,120
    Interpreters and Translators$62,400
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$58,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Northeast Alabama is $24.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Northeast Alabama is 26.4% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $26,540 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.