Public Relations Specialists Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $68,530 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.95
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $124,310
Employed locally 110
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $51,150
    50th (median)
    $68,530
    75th
    $84,400
    90th
    $124,310

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Vallejo, CA $80,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,730
    Graphic Designers $60,130
    Interpreters and Translators $62,600
    Audio and Video Technicians $46,060
    Floral Designers $38,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Visalia, CA is $32.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Visalia, CA is 1.8% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,150.