Public Relations Specialists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $65,000 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $93,180
Employed locally 90
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $53,010
    50th (median)
    $65,000
    75th
    $78,210
    90th
    $93,180

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Rapid City, SD $68,910
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $58,940

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $34,860
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,370
    Graphic Designers $47,270
    Interpreters and Translators $49,630
    Producers and Directors $56,870
    Interior Designers $62,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.89 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 6.9% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,010.