How much does a public relations specialist make in Wisconsin?
$67,240a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Wisconsin. That is $32.33 an hour or $5,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.33
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,790Median: $67,240Highest 10%: $106,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 25th | $56,830 | $27.32 | |
| Median | $67,240 | $32.33 | |
| 75th | $83,430 | $40.11 | |
| 90th | $106,000 | $50.95 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $73,780 |
| Madison, WI | $73,510 |
| Green Bay, WI | $73,090 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $67,550 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $65,520 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $64,290 |
| La Crosse, WI | $64,130 |
| Racine, WI | $63,650 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $63,360 |
| Janesville, WI | $62,790 |
| Wausau, WI | $62,510 |
| Kenosha, WI | $62,110 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $61,500 |
| Appleton, WI | $56,480 |
| Duluth, MN | $56,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 20. New Mexico | $68,700 |
| 21. Minnesota | $68,620 |
| 22. Wyoming | $67,490 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $67,240 |
| 24. North Carolina | $67,230 |
| 25. Arizona | $66,710 |
| 26. Vermont | $66,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $32.33 ($67,240 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $67,240 against $74,750 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for public relations specialist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays public relations specialists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $73,780 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.