Public Relations Specialists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for public relations specialists is $31.20 an hour ($64,900 a year). About 3,750 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Indiana ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.22 | $42,060 |
| 25% of workers | $24.86 | $51,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.20 | $64,900 |
| 75% of workers | $40.13 | $83,480 |
| 90% of workers | $50.76 | $105,580 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $70,410 | 310 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $67,380 | 250 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $66,450 | 1,740 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $65,580 | 80 |
| Terre Haute | $63,320 | 60 |
| Evansville | $63,170 | 120 |
| Columbus | $62,770 | 30 |
| Bloomington | $61,870 | 90 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $61,830 | 140 |
| Muncie | $57,340 | 40 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $54,450 | 30 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for public relations specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 23,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,140 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $61,760 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $54,740 |
| Editors | $56,440 |
| Technical Writers | $75,510 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $47,610 |
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