Public Relations Specialists Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $61,000 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.33
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $101,680
Employed locally 100
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $61,000
    75th
    $78,040
    90th
    $101,680

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    Bloomington, IL $84,480
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,840
    Charlottesville, VA $75,030

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$40,180
    Graphic Designers$50,870
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,900
    Floral Designers$33,260
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,230
    Photographers$29,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Peoria, IL is $29.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Peoria, IL is 12.6% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.