How much does a public relations specialist make in Mississippi?
$59,810a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Mississippi. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,630Median: $59,810Highest 10%: $96,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| Median | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $77,910 | $37.46 | |
| 90th | $96,690 | $46.49 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $65,170 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $65,120 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,000 |
| Jackson, MS | $60,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 46. Tennessee | $60,900 |
| 47. Louisiana | $60,470 |
| 48. Kentucky | $60,150 |
| 49. Mississippi | $59,810 |
| 50. Pennsylvania | $57,460 |
| 51. West Virginia | $56,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $28.75 ($59,810 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $59,810 against $74,750 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for public relations specialist pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays public relations specialists the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $65,170 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.