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How much does a public relations specialist make in Indiana?

$64,900a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Indiana. That is $31.20 an hour or $5,408 a month.

Hourly
$31.20
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among states
31 of 51
Jobs in the state
3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,060Median: $64,900Highest 10%: $105,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,060$20.22
25th$51,700$24.86
Median$64,900$31.20
75th$83,480$40.13
90th$105,600$50.76

Cities in Indiana

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Chicago, IL$77,050
Fort Wayne, IN$70,410
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
Columbus, IN$62,770
Bloomington, IN$61,870
South Bend, IN$61,830
Louisville, KY$61,640
Muncie, IN$57,340
Michigan City, IN$54,450
Salaries for every job in Indiana

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for public relations specialists.

28. Texas$65,160
29. Arkansas$65,000
30. Oklahoma$64,920
31. Indiana$64,900
32. Kansas$64,860
33. Ohio$64,840
34. South Dakota$64,520
Public Relations Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Indiana is $31.20 ($64,900 a year).

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

No: $64,900 against $74,750 nationally, 13% less.

Where does Indiana rank for public relations specialist pay?

Indiana ranks 31 of 51 states.

Which city in Indiana pays public relations specialists the most?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $77,050 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.