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How much does a public relations specialist make in Fort Wayne?

$70,410a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $33.85 an hour or $5,868 a month.

Hourly
$33.85
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
102 of 363
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,110Median: $70,410Highest 10%: $105,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,110$22.17
25th$52,990$25.48
Median$70,410$33.85
75th$83,480$40.13
90th$105,600$50.76

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.

Chicago, IL$77,050
Lafayette, IN$67,380
Indianapolis, IN$66,450
Elkhart, IN$65,580
Cincinnati, OH$64,040
Terre Haute, IN$63,320
Evansville, IN$63,170
Bloomington, IN$61,870
South Bend, IN$61,830
Louisville, KY$61,640
Public Relations Specialist salary in Indiana Public Relations Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Musician and Singer$87,260
Writer and Author$63,640
Interior Designer$61,110
Producer and Director$57,260
Graphic Designer$52,280
Editor$50,810
Audio and Video Technician$50,130
Interpreter and Translator$44,000
Umpire$41,010
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,980
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $33.85 ($70,410 a year).

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

No: $70,410 against $74,750 nationally, 6% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $64,900, so Fort Wayne pays 8% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for public relations specialist pay?

102 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,600 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.