Public Relations Specialists Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $61,280 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 50
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $46,240
    50th (median)
    $61,280
    75th
    $71,190
    90th
    $74,990

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,080
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $73,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840
    Rapid City, SD $68,910
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $63,450

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,990
    Coaches and Scouts $46,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Pocatello, ID is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Pocatello, ID is 12.2% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,240.