How much does a public relations specialist make in Louisiana?
$60,470a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Louisiana. That is $29.07 an hour or $5,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.07
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $60,470Highest 10%: $98,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| Median | $60,470 | $29.07 | |
| 75th | $77,890 | $37.45 | |
| 90th | $98,610 | $47.41 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $68,600 |
| Slidell, LA | $64,080 |
| Alexandria, LA | $63,280 |
| Shreveport, LA | $61,220 |
| Hammond, LA | $60,930 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,990 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $58,150 |
| Lafayette, LA | $57,060 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 44. Missouri | $61,130 |
| 45. Idaho | $61,110 |
| 46. Tennessee | $60,900 |
| 47. Louisiana | $60,470 |
| 48. Kentucky | $60,150 |
| 49. Mississippi | $59,810 |
| 50. Pennsylvania | $57,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.07 ($60,470 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $60,470 against $74,750 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for public relations specialist pay?
Louisiana ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays public relations specialists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $68,600 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.