Public Relations Specialists Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $60,620 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $105,050
Employed locally 50
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $60,620
    75th
    $70,170
    90th
    $105,050

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $65,350
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $63,750
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,320
    Yuma, AZ $61,080
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,440
    Tucson, AZ $58,690

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,930
    Graphic Designers $72,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Sierra Vista, AZ is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.78 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 13.1% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.