Public Relations Specialists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,160 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $88,060
Employed locally 200
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $43,060
    50th (median)
    $56,160
    75th
    $73,510
    90th
    $88,060

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $46,490
    Coaches and Scouts $36,220
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,260
    Floral Designers $30,120
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $41,600
    Editors $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Northwest Minnesota is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.40 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 19.5% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,060.