Public Relations Specialists Salary in North Dakota

Public relations specialists in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $78,850 a year) and the least in Minot ($60,830), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations specialists average at $73,940 and the median at $70,280 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,120.

Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$78,850
Fargo$71,280
Grand Forks$70,540
Minot$60,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$78,850	$75,770	$62,400	$64,044	91
Fargo	$71,280	$68,950	$54,690	$58,866	91
Grand Forks	$70,540	$63,040	$56,940	$58,360	87
Minot	$60,830	$55,330	$47,540	$51,057	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 North Dakota

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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