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How much does a public relations specialist make in Grand Junction?

$63,740a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $30.64 an hour or $5,312 a month.

Hourly
$30.64
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
178 of 363
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $63,740Highest 10%: $113,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,910$22.07
25th$53,930$25.93
Median$63,740$30.64
75th$78,780$37.88
90th$113,000$54.35

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.

Denver, CO$82,930
Boulder, CO$81,180
Fort Collins, CO$77,010
Colorado Springs, CO$75,550
Greeley, CO$70,230
Pueblo, CO$65,160
Public Relations Specialist salary in Colorado Public Relations Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Junction

Same field, median yearly pay.

Graphic Designer$51,540
Coach and Scout$49,010
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$40,860
Salaries for every job in Grand Junction, CO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $30.64 ($63,740 a year).

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

No: $63,740 against $74,750 nationally, 15% less.

How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $80,680, so Grand Junction pays 21% less.

Where does Grand Junction rank for public relations specialist pay?

178 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,000 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.