Public Relations Specialists salary
in Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $45,390–$74,050
- vs U.S. median
- -21%
- Metro rank
- #154 of 187
Public Relations Specialists in the Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $59,070 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $74,750 and 14% below the MN statewide median of $68,620. It ranks #154 of 187 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Public Relations Specialists pay in other MN metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $74,830 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $73,780 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $56,410 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $56,110 |
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Questions
What is the average Public Relations Specialists salary in Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $59,070 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $45,390 and $74,050. The 10th percentile is $37,440 and the 90th is $90,910.
Is Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Public Relations Specialists?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $74,750 and 14% below the MN statewide median of $68,620. It ranks #154 of 187 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Public Relations Specialists make an hour in Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area?
About $28.40 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $59,070 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.82–$35.60 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.