Public Relations Specialists Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,660 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.72
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $89,700
Employed locally 220
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $43,060
    50th (median)
    $57,660
    75th
    $76,080
    90th
    $89,700

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $48,420
    Coaches and Scouts $49,780
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,930
    Floral Designers $32,440
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $36,180
    Editors $44,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Southeast Minnesota is $27.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.71 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Southeast Minnesota is 17.4% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,060.