Public Relations Specialists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $56,230 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $90,000
Employed locally 410
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $56,230
    75th
    $70,930
    90th
    $90,000

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 9% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,880
    Richmond, VA $72,070
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $71,970
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,960
    Modesto, CA $68,560

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $44,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,400
    Coaches and Scouts $43,370
    Producers and Directors $36,470
    Floral Designers $28,690
    Interior Designers $48,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Springfield, MO is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.13 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Springfield, MO is 19.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.