Public Relations Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $55,380 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.62
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $119,620
Employed locally 100
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $44,000
    50th (median)
    $55,380
    75th
    $77,040
    90th
    $119,620

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040
    California $81,490

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $66,530
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,500
    Graphic Designers $46,400
    Producers and Directors $87,920
    Interior Designers $55,600
    Editors $51,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $26.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 20.6% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,000.