How much does a public relations specialist make in Iowa?
$62,970a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Iowa. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $62,970Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| Median | $62,970 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $81,450 | $39.16 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.34 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $70,660 |
| Sioux City, IA | $64,770 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,620 |
| Dubuque, IA | $64,180 |
| Iowa City, IA | $64,170 |
| Omaha, NE | $63,700 |
| Ames, IA | $62,970 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,880 |
| Waterloo, IA | $61,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 35. Hawaii | $63,880 |
| 36. Montana | $63,780 |
| 37. Florida | $63,660 |
| 38. Iowa | $62,970 |
| 39. South Carolina | $62,730 |
| 40. Utah | $62,670 |
| 41. Maine | $62,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.27 ($62,970 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $62,970 against $74,750 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Iowa rank for public relations specialist pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays public relations specialists the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $70,660 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.