How much does a public relations specialist make in Houston?
$68,320a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $32.85 an hour or $5,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.85
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 5,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,290Median: $68,320Highest 10%: $109,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $52,580 | $25.28 | |
| Median | $68,320 | $32.85 | |
| 75th | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| 90th | $109,600 | $52.71 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.
| Austin, TX | $69,470 |
| Dallas, TX | $69,280 |
| Killeen, TX | $65,170 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,690 |
| Midland, TX | $64,400 |
| Sherman, TX | $61,760 |
| Odessa, TX | $60,350 |
| College Station, TX | $59,990 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,500 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,450 |
| Longview, TX | $58,290 |
| Amarillo, TX | $57,920 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,910 |
| El Paso, TX | $57,810 |
| Abilene, TX | $56,830 |
| Waco, TX | $56,440 |
| Victoria, TX | $54,690 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $54,570 |
| Lubbock, TX | $52,740 |
| Texarkana, TX | $52,570 |
| Laredo, TX | $51,100 |
| Brownsville, TX | $49,360 |
| McAllen, TX | $48,980 |
| San Angelo, TX | $48,860 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $32.85 ($68,320 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $68,320 against $74,750 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,160, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for public relations specialist pay?
117 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a public relations specialist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,600 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.