Public Relations Specialists Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $80,660 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.78
10th percentile $49,110
90th percentile $163,030
Employed locally 130
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,110
    25th
    $62,750
    50th (median)
    $80,660
    75th
    $108,260
    90th
    $163,030

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 19% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    California $81,490
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,940

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$47,820
    Coaches and Scouts$44,980
    Graphic Designers$66,410
    Photographers$47,740
    Audio and Video Technicians$47,950
    Producers and Directors$77,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Vallejo, CA is $38.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Vallejo, CA is 15.6% above 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,110 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,750.