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How much does a public relations specialist make in San Luis Obispo?

$71,190a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $34.23 an hour or $5,933 a month.

Hourly
$34.23
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
94 of 363
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,380Median: $71,190Highest 10%: $126,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,380$21.82
25th$54,690$26.29
Median$71,190$34.23
75th$103,000$49.54
90th$126,100$60.61

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.

San Jose, CA$117,600
San Francisco, CA$102,500
Napa, CA$98,190
Sacramento, CA$89,640
Santa Cruz, CA$83,180
San Diego, CA$81,240
Santa Rosa, CA$80,700
Oxnard, CA$80,610
Los Angeles, CA$79,860
Vallejo, CA$79,590
Salinas, CA$78,960
Santa Maria, CA$78,450
Stockton, CA$77,710
Riverside, CA$77,010
Modesto, CA$76,610
Bakersfield, CA$76,580
Visalia, CA$74,780
Redding, CA$73,920
Chico, CA$73,890
Fresno, CA$72,870
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Related jobs in San Luis Obispo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Musician and Singer$84,050
Interior Designer$78,000
Producer and Director$71,500
Coach and Scout$49,540
Audio and Video Technician$46,350
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$45,840
Floral Designer$45,700
Salaries for every job in San Luis Obispo, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in San Luis Obispo?

The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $34.23 ($71,190 a year).

Do public relations specialists make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?

No: $71,190 against $74,750 nationally, 5% less.

How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $85,030, so San Luis Obispo pays 16% less.

Where does San Luis Obispo rank for public relations specialist pay?

94 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a public relations specialist make starting out in San Luis Obispo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,100 or more.

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.