Public Relations Specialists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $61,900 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.76
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $99,920
Employed locally 390
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $61,900
    75th
    $75,340
    90th
    $99,920

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,940
    Jackson, MI $72,520
    Kansas City, MO-KS $66,110
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,980
    Topeka, KS $62,990
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,360

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $28,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,610
    Graphic Designers $48,060
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $105,180
    Producers and Directors $38,010
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $38,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Wichita, KS is $29.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Wichita, KS is 11.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.