Public Relations Specialists pay range in Alexandria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,150 or more. The middle half of public relations specialists in Alexandria earn between $45,470 and $91,170.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $63KMedian
- $91K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,520 | $5,960 | $34.38 |
| Median | $63,280 | $5,273 | $30.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,470 | $3,789 | $21.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,170 | $7,598 | $43.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Specialists pay in Alexandria vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Public relations specialists in Alexandria earn 6% more than the Louisiana average ($67,520) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($84,120). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $74,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $71,520 | $63,280 | $38,560 | $120,150 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $67,520 | $60,470 | $38,640 | $98,610 | 1,710 |
| United States | $84,120 | $74,750 | $44,110 | $135,150 | 283,380 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Public Relations Specialists salary after taxes in Alexandria
On the average salary of $71,520, a single filer in Alexandria takes home about $57,385 a year, or $4,782 a month and $2,207 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Alexandria a good place for public relations specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Alexandria area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7), so the average $71,520 buys what about $83,468 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Alexandria ($40,600). A typical home costs $171,604, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Specialists salary in other Louisiana cities
Alexandria ranks 2nd of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($76,420).
- New Orleans$76,420
- Alexandria$71,520
- Shreveport$70,230
- Slidell$70,230
- Baton Rouge$64,530
- Lake Charles$62,120
- Monroe$61,910
- Hammond$60,920
- Lafayette$58,550
Highest-paying cities for public relations specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($126,870).
- San Jose, CA$126,870
- Washington, DC$116,930
- San Francisco, CA$114,310
- Lexington Park, MD$107,990
- Kennewick, WA$102,230
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Public Relations Specialists salary in Alexandria: questions
How much do public relations specialists make an hour in Alexandria?
$34.38 an hour on average, and $30.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations specialists salary in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations specialists take-home pay in Alexandria?
About $57,385 a year ($4,782 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,520.
Do public relations specialists earn more in Alexandria than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($84,120).
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; area Alexandria, LA (10780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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