Public Relations Specialists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for public relations specialists is $31.39 an hour ($65,300 a year). About 7,510 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Michigan ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.54 | $38,560 |
| 25% of workers | $24.12 | $50,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.39 | $65,300 |
| 75% of workers | $41.72 | $86,770 |
| 90% of workers | $56.39 | $117,290 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $77,860 | 70 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $71,550 | 820 |
| Midland | $70,440 | 80 |
| Ann Arbor | $68,890 | 490 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $66,100 | 2,930 |
| Saginaw | $63,940 | 110 |
| Battle Creek | $63,590 | 70 |
| Niles | $62,630 | 100 |
| Bay City | $62,610 | 40 |
| Traverse City | $61,760 | 110 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $61,660 | 220 |
| Flint | $61,610 | 180 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $59,770 | 1,060 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $58,460 | 60 |
| Monroe | $56,030 | 30 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $66,780 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,510 |
| Fundraisers | $66,130 |
| Producers and Directors | $65,720 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $64,800 |
| Public Relations Managers | $117,900 |
| Fundraising Managers | $113,360 |
| Editors | $63,090 |
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