Public Relations Specialists pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for public relations specialists is $32.33 an hour ($67,240 a year). About 4,410 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Wisconsin ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.53 | $44,790 |
| 25% of workers | $27.32 | $56,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.33 | $67,240 |
| 75% of workers | $40.11 | $83,430 |
| 90% of workers | $50.95 | $105,970 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $73,510 | 1,410 |
| Green Bay | $73,090 | 160 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $67,550 | 70 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $65,520 | 1,330 |
| Sheboygan | $64,290 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $64,130 | 100 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $63,650 | 70 |
| Fond du Lac | $63,360 | 30 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $62,790 | 40 |
| Wausau | $62,510 | 50 |
| Kenosha | $62,110 | 50 |
| Eau Claire | $61,500 | 100 |
| Appleton | $56,480 | 140 |
Wisconsin 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)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 23,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $64,270 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $63,390 |
| Technical Writers | $80,030 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $57,530 |
| Writers and Authors | $64,370 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $40,630 |
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