Public Relations Specialists Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $63,820 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $44,560
90th percentile $100,370
Employed locally 100
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,560
    25th
    $55,880
    50th (median)
    $63,820
    75th
    $80,580
    90th
    $100,370

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Madison, WI $73,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,060
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $53,390
    Coaches and Scouts $37,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $46,410
    Editors $61,130
    Floral Designers $29,270
    Writers and Authors $60,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Oshkosh, WI is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Oshkosh, WI is 8.5% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,560 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,880.