Public Relations Specialists pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for public relations specialists is $29.67 an hour ($61,710 a year). About 2,410 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Alabama ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.90 | $39,320 |
| 25% of workers | $23.14 | $48,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.67 | $61,710 |
| 75% of workers | $39.59 | $82,360 |
| 90% of workers | $53.83 | $111,970 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $73,810 | 260 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $68,260 | 120 |
| Birmingham | $64,880 | 710 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $63,920 | 90 |
| Decatur | $63,780 | 40 |
| Montgomery | $62,360 | 370 |
| Tuscaloosa | $59,700 | 90 |
| Dothan | $59,290 | 30 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $56,320 | 40 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $48,500 | 40 |
| Mobile | $42,770 | 240 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for public relations specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 23,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $59,530 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,160 |
| Fundraisers | $60,120 |
| Producers and Directors | $63,340 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $50,870 |
| Public Relations Managers | $98,210 |
| Technical Writers | $85,840 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $43,440 |
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