Public Relations Specialists Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $78,940 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.95
10th percentile $44,420
90th percentile $138,120
Employed locally 440
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,420
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $78,940
    75th
    $104,480
    90th
    $138,120

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 26% 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $44,330
    Graphic Designers $65,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,650
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,580
    Editors $75,380
    Interpreters and Translators $72,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Oxnard, CA is $37.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Oxnard, CA is 13.1% above 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,420 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.