Public Relations Specialists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $62,270 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.94
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $102,900
Employed locally 1,890
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $62,270
    75th
    $79,420
    90th
    $102,900

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,380
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,580
    Midland, TX $61,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $58,990
    Wichita Falls, TX $56,720

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,170
    Graphic Designers $61,530
    Interior Designers $55,650
    Interpreters and Translators $36,910
    Producers and Directors $61,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in San Antonio, TX is $29.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.45 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.