Public Relations Specialists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $58,690 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $38,320
90th percentile $97,720
Employed locally 850
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,320
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $74,650
    90th
    $97,720

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $65,350
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $63,750
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,320
    Yuma, AZ $61,080
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $60,620
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $59,440

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,220
    Graphic Designers $48,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,740
    Interpreters and Translators $49,080
    Producers and Directors $60,970
    Audio and Video Technicians $45,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Tucson, AZ is 15.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,320 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.