Public Relations Specialists salary
in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
- Middle 50%
- $48,550–$90,020
- vs U.S. median
- -16%
- Metro rank
- #117 of 187
Public Relations Specialists in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro earn a median of $62,880 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% below the U.S. median of $74,750 and in line with the IA statewide median of $62,970. It ranks #117 of 187 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Public Relations Specialists pay in other IA metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $70,660 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,620 |
| Iowa City, IA | $64,170 |
| Ames, IA | $62,970 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $56,100 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $51,650 |
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What is the average Public Relations Specialists salary in Davenport?
The BLS median is $62,880 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $48,550 and $90,020. The 10th percentile is $39,520 and the 90th is $121,330.
Is Davenport a high-paying metro for Public Relations Specialists?
That is 16% below the U.S. median of $74,750 and in line with the IA statewide median of $62,970. It ranks #117 of 187 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Public Relations Specialists make an hour in Davenport?
About $30.23 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,880 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.34–$43.28 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.