Public Relations Specialists Salary in Kansas

Public relations specialists in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $69,560 a year) and the least in Manhattan ($62,950), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations specialists average at $69,850 and the median at $64,860 for 2,340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,120.

Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$69,560
Wichita$68,290
Lawrence$66,120
Manhattan$62,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$69,560	$62,410	$49,920	$54,684	89
Wichita	$68,290	$63,430	$49,430	$53,861	89
Lawrence	$66,120	$58,040	$52,820	$52,418	90
Manhattan	$62,950	$59,170	$52,570	$50,047	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Public Relations Specialists salary in other states

Public Relations Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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