Public Relations Specialists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $62,230 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.92
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $93,060
Employed locally 50
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $50,970
    50th (median)
    $62,230
    75th
    $78,070
    90th
    $93,060

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Madison, WI $73,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,060
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $58,030
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,840
    Coaches and Scouts $41,010
    Producers and Directors $46,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Wausau, WI is $29.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Wausau, WI is 10.8% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,970.