Public Relations Specialists Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,440 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $103,270
Employed locally 120
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $44,100
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $75,870
    90th
    $103,270

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,370
    Graphic Designers $49,370
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $47,030
    Interior Designers $59,500
    Floral Designers $33,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Southern Indiana is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.66 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Southern Indiana is 13.4% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,100.