Public Relations Specialists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $62,990 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $42,490
90th percentile $98,890
Employed locally 330
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,490
    25th
    $49,040
    50th (median)
    $62,990
    75th
    $75,840
    90th
    $98,890

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,940
    Jackson, MI $72,520
    Kansas City, MO-KS $66,110
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,980
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,360
    Wichita, KS $61,900

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$46,500
    Graphic Designers$53,580
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,660
    Producers and Directors$59,000
    Editors$58,120
    Interpreters and Translators$50,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Topeka, KS is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Topeka, KS is 9.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,490 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,040.