How much does a public relations specialist make in Texas?
$65,160a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Texas. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.33
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,840Median: $65,160Highest 10%: $109,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| 25th | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| Median | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| 75th | $85,370 | $41.04 | |
| 90th | $109,600 | $52.71 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $69,470 |
| Dallas, TX | $69,280 |
| Houston, TX | $68,320 |
| Killeen, TX | $65,170 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,690 |
| Midland, TX | $64,400 |
| Sherman, TX | $61,760 |
| Odessa, TX | $60,350 |
| College Station, TX | $59,990 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,500 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,450 |
| Longview, TX | $58,290 |
| Amarillo, TX | $57,920 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,910 |
| El Paso, TX | $57,810 |
| Abilene, TX | $56,830 |
| Waco, TX | $56,440 |
| Victoria, TX | $54,690 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $54,570 |
| Lubbock, TX | $52,740 |
| Texarkana, TX | $52,570 |
| Laredo, TX | $51,100 |
| Brownsville, TX | $49,360 |
| McAllen, TX | $48,980 |
| San Angelo, TX | $48,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 25. Arizona | $66,710 |
| 26. Vermont | $66,060 |
| 27. Michigan | $65,300 |
| 28. Texas | $65,160 |
| 29. Arkansas | $65,000 |
| 30. Oklahoma | $64,920 |
| 31. Indiana | $64,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.33 ($65,160 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $65,160 against $74,750 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for public relations specialist pay?
Texas ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays public relations specialists the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $69,470 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.