How much does a public relations specialist make in Arkansas?
$65,000a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Arkansas. That is $31.25 an hour or $5,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.25
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,170Median: $65,000Highest 10%: $137,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| 25th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $65,000 | $31.25 | |
| 75th | $96,060 | $46.18 | |
| 90th | $137,200 | $65.96 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $85,650 |
| Little Rock, AR | $61,710 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,000 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $54,880 |
| Texarkana, TX | $52,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 26. Vermont | $66,060 |
| 27. Michigan | $65,300 |
| 28. Texas | $65,160 |
| 29. Arkansas | $65,000 |
| 30. Oklahoma | $64,920 |
| 31. Indiana | $64,900 |
| 32. Kansas | $64,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $31.25 ($65,000 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $65,000 against $74,750 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for public relations specialist pay?
Arkansas ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays public relations specialists the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $85,650 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.