Public Relations Specialists Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $71,850 +3% vs national
Median hourly $34.55
10th percentile $40,540
90th percentile $106,850
Employed locally 80
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,540
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $71,850
    75th
    $90,890
    90th
    $106,850

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 100% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 0% above 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,220
    Graphic Designers $54,720
    Coaches and Scouts $45,820
    Producers and Directors $60,900
    Audio and Video Technicians $43,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Redding, CA is $34.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Redding, CA is 3% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,540 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.