Public Relations Specialists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $52,000 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $86,360
Employed locally 110
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $62,530
    90th
    $86,360

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $45,950
    Coaches and Scouts $48,050
    Floral Designers $30,010
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,990
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $42,500
    Editors $44,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Southwest Minnesota is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 25.5% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.