Public Relations Specialists Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Public Relations Specialists in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $62,651 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.2% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 4,200 public relations specialists are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $57,090 to $73,130 depending on location.
$62,651
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$73,130
Highest paying metro
$57,090
Lowest paying metro
4,200
Employed in Wisconsin
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $73,130 | $61,880 | $84,140 | 1,460 |
| Kenosha, WI | $66,860 | $53,750 | $83,200 | 80 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $63,820 | $55,880 | $80,580 | 100 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $63,690 | $47,980 | $85,350 | 60 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,570 | $51,000 | $77,640 | 190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,350 | $52,810 | $80,090 | 1,280 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $63,300 | $54,560 | $80,580 | 40 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $63,080 | $49,260 | $74,740 | 90 |
| Racine, WI | $62,400 | $49,050 | $81,000 | 70 |
| Wausau, WI | $62,230 | $50,970 | $78,070 | 50 |
| Western Wisconsin | $61,940 | $49,360 | $75,020 | 70 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $61,720 | $48,890 | $67,980 | 200 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,510 | $46,950 | $76,510 | 100 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,940 | $46,740 | $75,100 | 130 |
| Janesville, WI | $59,300 | $49,020 | $80,170 | 50 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $59,140 | $48,210 | $75,070 | 50 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $57,090 | $48,010 | $80,660 | 180 |