Public Relations Specialists salary
in Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $55,490–$81,700
- vs U.S. median
- -15%
- Metro rank
- #111 of 187
Public Relations Specialists in the Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $63,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% below the U.S. median of $74,750 and 21% below the CO statewide median of $80,680. It ranks #111 of 187 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Public Relations Specialists pay in other CO metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $82,930 |
| Boulder, CO | $81,180 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $77,010 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $75,550 |
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Questions
What is the average Public Relations Specialists salary in Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $63,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $55,490 and $81,700. The 10th percentile is $46,500 and the 90th is $110,480.
Is Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Public Relations Specialists?
That is 15% below the U.S. median of $74,750 and 21% below the CO statewide median of $80,680. It ranks #111 of 187 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Public Relations Specialists make an hour in Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area?
About $30.58 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $63,600 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $26.68–$39.28 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.