Public Relations Specialists Salary in Nebraska

Public relations specialists in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $67,560 a year) and the least in Grand Island ($62,740), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations specialists average at $66,120 and the median at $61,780 for 1,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,120.

Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$67,560
Lincoln$65,530
Grand Island$62,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$67,560	$63,700	$50,810	$54,164	92
Lincoln	$65,530	$61,550	$50,470	$52,731	92
Grand Island	$62,740	$59,780	$50,170	$50,616	87

*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 Nebraska

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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