Public Relations Specialists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Public Relations Specialists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $52,017 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.5% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 2,920 public relations specialists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $42,920 to $63,020 depending on location.
$52,017
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$63,020
Highest paying metro
$42,920
Lowest paying metro
2,920
Employed in Tennessee
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $63,020 | $45,410 | $76,320 | 310 |
| Nashville, TN | $60,000 | $46,780 | $79,060 | 1,190 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $55,270 | $41,670 | $75,970 | 100 |
| South Central Tennessee | $55,260 | $39,570 | $73,570 | 50 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $54,920 | $39,110 | $77,370 | 510 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,790 | $42,590 | $70,350 | 390 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,990 | $44,960 | $58,470 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $49,710 | $37,400 | $62,400 | 90 |
| West Tennessee | $49,270 | $38,230 | $59,540 | 70 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,140 | $38,540 | $55,090 | 40 |
| East Tennessee | $44,910 | $33,740 | $56,890 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee | $42,920 | $31,800 | $54,960 | 60 |