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How much does a public relations specialist make in Baton Rouge?

$59,990a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $28.84 an hour or $4,999 a month.

Hourly
$28.84
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
259 of 363
Jobs in the area
450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,580Median: $59,990Highest 10%: $87,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,580$21.43
25th$50,730$24.39
Median$59,990$28.84
75th$67,510$32.46
90th$87,720$42.17

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.

New Orleans, LA$68,600
Slidell, LA$64,080
Alexandria, LA$63,280
Shreveport, LA$61,220
Lake Charles, LA$58,150
Lafayette, LA$57,060
Monroe, LA$55,750
Public Relations Specialist salary in Louisiana Public Relations Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

Writer and Author$76,000
Technical Writer$75,310
Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$74,630
Editor$66,340
Umpire$65,230
Coach and Scout$64,680
Producer and Director$64,120
Athlete and Sports Competitor$63,920
Interior Designer$60,980
Camera Operator$60,320
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Baton Rouge?

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $28.84 ($59,990 a year).

Do public relations specialists make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?

No: $59,990 against $74,750 nationally, 20% less.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $60,470, so Baton Rouge pays 1% less.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for public relations specialist pay?

259 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a public relations specialist make starting out in Baton Rouge?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,720 or more.

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.