Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Public Relations Specialist Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $57,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. Public relations specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent. General Information Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media. Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Public Relations Specialist Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 109 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 109 openings per year are projected for Public Relations Specialist. +16.5% Employment Change Employment for Public Relations Specialist is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.5% between 2025 and 2030. $27.85 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $27.85/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.76, while experienced workers are paid $35.12. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 921 Public Relations Specialist in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,073. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Public Relations Specialist are Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, All Other Industries, and Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Public Relations Specialist include Communications and Media, Administration and Management, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Public Relations Specialist is Bachelor's. 89% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
