Public Relations Specialists pay in Montana

In Montana, the median pay for public relations specialists is $30.66 an hour ($63,780 a year). About 1,760 people work in this job there.

$30.66Median hourly pay
$50,470–$75,820Middle half of workers, yearly
1,760People in this job in Montana

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Montana ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for public relations specialists in Montana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.05$43,770
25% of workers$24.27$50,470
Half of workers (median)$30.66$63,780
75% of workers$36.45$75,820
90% of workers$46.18$96,050

Public Relations Specialists pay in Montana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bozeman$63,720320
Helena$63,230260
Missoula$61,620280
Billings$59,510250
Great Falls$50,19080

Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)

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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,080
Fundraisers$61,280

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.