How much does a public relations specialist make in Illinois?
$76,380a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Illinois. That is $36.72 an hour or $6,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.72
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,690Median: $76,380Highest 10%: $139,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| Median | $76,380 | $36.72 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| 90th | $139,600 | $67.10 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $91,630 |
| 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 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,840 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $54,210 |
| Paducah, KY | $50,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 9. Massachusetts | $79,660 |
| 10. Maryland | $79,560 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $77,540 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,380 |
| 13. Delaware | $76,120 |
| 14. Oregon | $74,900 |
| 15. Nevada | $73,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.72 ($76,380 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $76,380 against $74,750 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for public relations specialist pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays public relations specialists the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $91,630 a year.
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.