Public Relations Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $72,220 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.72
10th percentile $43,410
90th percentile $107,030
Employed locally 120
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,410
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $72,220
    75th
    $95,580
    90th
    $107,030

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 23% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,240
    Producers and Directors $77,820
    Editors $79,360
    Interpreters and Translators $53,570
    Audio and Video Technicians $44,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $34.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 3.5% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,410 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.