Public Relations Specialists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,900 or more. The middle half of public relations specialists in Rochester earn between $51,490 and $105,080.
- $39K10th
- $51K25th
- $75KMedian
- $105K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,120 | $6,427 | $37.08 |
| Median | $74,830 | $6,236 | $35.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,490 | $4,291 | $24.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,080 | $8,757 | $50.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Specialists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Public relations specialists in Rochester earn 3% more than the Minnesota average ($74,790) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($84,120). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $74,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $77,120 | $74,830 | $38,580 | $110,900 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $74,790 | $68,620 | $42,220 | $111,180 | 8,260 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $77,120, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $59,363 a year, or $4,947 a month and $2,283 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for public relations specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $77,120 buys what about $84,914 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Specialists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 2nd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($77,940).
- Minneapolis$77,940
- Rochester$77,120
- Mankato$69,930
- St. Cloud$64,850
- Duluth$61,810
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 Rochester: questions
How much do public relations specialists make an hour in Rochester?
$37.08 an hour on average, and $35.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations specialists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations specialists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $59,363 a year ($4,947 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,120. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do public relations specialists earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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