Public Relations Specialists Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $57,580 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.68
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $94,640
Employed locally 120
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $43,860
    50th (median)
    $57,580
    75th
    $73,610
    90th
    $94,640

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Rochester, MN $77,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230
    Fargo, ND-MN $65,560
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $65,000
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $63,080
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,360

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $50,540
    Coaches and Scouts $39,310
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,990
    Interpreters and Translators $76,500
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $43,270
    Audio and Video Technicians $43,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in St. Cloud, MN is $27.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in St. Cloud, MN is 17.5% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,860.