Public Relations Specialists pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for public relations specialists is $28.75 an hour ($59,810 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.

$28.75Median hourly pay

$46,220–$77,910Middle half of workers, yearly

950People in this job in Mississippi

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for public relations specialists in Mississippi

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.57	$38,630
25% of workers	$22.22	$46,220
Half of workers (median)	$28.75	$59,810
75% of workers	$37.46	$77,910
90% of workers	$46.49	$96,690

Public Relations Specialists pay in Mississippi metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Gulfport-Biloxi	$65,170	130
Hattiesburg	$65,120	100
Jackson	$60,310	360

Mississippi 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)

Other job titles for this job

Concert PromoterPolitical AdvisorPolitical AidePublic Information OfficerCommunity LiaisonMedia SpecialistImage ConsultantAudience CoordinatorBrand AdvocateCommunication SpecialistCommunications AssociateCommunity Relations Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.