How much does a public relations specialist make in Alabama?
$61,710a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Alabama. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.67
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $61,710Highest 10%: $112,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| 75th | $82,360 | $39.60 | |
| 90th | $112,000 | $53.83 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $73,810 |
| Daphne, AL | $68,260 |
| Birmingham, AL | $64,880 |
| Auburn, AL | $63,920 |
| Decatur, AL | $63,780 |
| Montgomery, AL | $62,360 |
| Columbus, GA | $61,380 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,700 |
| Dothan, AL | $59,290 |
| Florence, AL | $56,320 |
| Anniston, AL | $48,500 |
| Mobile, AL | $42,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 40. Utah | $62,670 |
| 41. Maine | $62,450 |
| 42. Nebraska | $61,780 |
| 43. Alabama | $61,710 |
| 44. Missouri | $61,130 |
| 45. Idaho | $61,110 |
| 46. Tennessee | $60,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $29.67 ($61,710 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $61,710 against $74,750 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Alabama rank for public relations specialist pay?
Alabama ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays public relations specialists the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $73,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.