Public Relations Specialists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #40 of 51 · IA
18.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,340 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $62,970
Employment 2,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,890P25 $49,040 Median $62,970P75 $81,450P90 $104,700
About 80% of public relations specialistss in Iowa earn between $38,890 and $104,700. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean public relations specialists salary in Iowa is $68,340, about 18.8% below the U.S. average ($84,120). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $70,660 | $76,050 | 1,050 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $64,770 | $66,690 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,620 | $71,500 | 220 |
| Dubuque, IA | $64,180 | $66,650 | 100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $64,170 | $65,210 | 200 |
| Ames, IA | $62,970 | $69,610 | 250 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $62,880 | $73,510 | 220 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $61,810 | $69,590 | 130 |