Public Relations Specialists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $54,060 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $82,710
Employed locally 130
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $54,060
    75th
    $69,170
    90th
    $82,710

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Bloomington, IL $84,480
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Jackson, MI $72,520
    Elmira, NY $70,830
    Wyoming $69,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $48,300
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,490
    Coaches and Scouts $37,610
    Editors $57,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Traverse City, MI is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.71 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Traverse City, MI is 22.5% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.