Public Relations Specialists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $63,940 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $104,950
Employed locally 170
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $54,420
    50th (median)
    $63,940
    75th
    $78,680
    90th
    $104,950

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $78,250
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $76,930
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,960
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $71,830
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $69,780

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $54,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,850
    Producers and Directors $55,810
    Editors $64,640
    Technical Writers $66,780
    Interior Designers $52,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Santa Fe, NM is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.36 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 8.4% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,420.