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How much does a public relations specialist make in Bloomington?

$91,630a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $44.05 an hour or $7,636 a month.

Hourly
$44.05
Vs. national median
+23%
Rank among cities
9 of 363
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,080Median: $91,630Highest 10%: $133,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,080$23.60
25th$59,330$28.52
Median$91,630$44.05
75th$123,800$59.50
90th$133,000$63.92

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.

Chicago, IL$77,050
Peoria, IL$76,150
Springfield, IL$71,110
Champaign, IL$67,130
St. Louis, MO$65,170
Davenport, IA$62,880
Rockford, IL$62,500
Paducah, KY$50,500
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $44.05 ($91,630 a year).

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

Yes: $91,630 against $74,750 nationally, 23% more.

How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $76,380, so Bloomington pays 20% more.

Where does Bloomington rank for public relations specialist pay?

9 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,000 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.