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Public Relations Specialists

Wages & Outlook

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $32.32
Statewide median: $24.25

This career pays above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Public Relations Specialists *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$24.95	$33.67	$46.37
Minnesota	$25.81	$32.32	$42.65
Central Minnesota	$23.78	$28.88	$36.09
Northeast Minnesota	$23.11	$28.30	$35.25
Northwest Minnesota	$21.86	$27.90	$33.05
Southeast Minnesota	$22.28	$29.86	$38.83
Southwest Minnesota	$21.35	$28.38	$36.47
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$27.63	$33.31	$44.25

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 6,310 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Public Relations Specialists most often work?

Current Demand

This career is currently in high demand.

Future Demand

This career is high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 5,997 new Public Relations Specialists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

Employment Outlook for Public Relations Specialists
Area	Employment		Employment Change
Area	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	272,300	303,400	31,200	11.4%
Minnesota	6,010	6,388	378	6.3%
Central Minnesota	395	422	27	6.8%
Northeast Minnesota	219	234	15	6.8%
Northwest Minnesota	272	283	11	4%
Southeast Minnesota	279	295	16	5.7%
Southwest Minnesota	219	230	11	5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	4,605	4,876	271	5.9%

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