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Public Relations Specialists salary in Texas

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Public Relations Specialists in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$65,160
Mean annual$72,860
Range (10th to 90th)$39,840 to $109,640
Texas employment25,220
State vs national-11.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Texas public relations specialists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$39,84025TH$50,480MEDIAN$65,16075TH$85,37090TH$109,640

The middle 50% of workers earn between $50,480 and $85,370, with a median of $65,160.

Real disclosed salaries

Public Relations Specialists in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 30 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $62,850. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry9$48,000
Level II — qualified11$60,008
Level III — experienced5$75,682
Level IV — fully competent5$150,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Public Relations Specialists in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
TRANSNET ENTERPRISES INCClient Liaison Specialist3$62,850
Dell USA L.P.Senior Advisor, Corporate Communications2$152,953
Texas A&M UniversityCommunications Manager2$67,128
ALEATORIC MEDIA GROUP INC.Vice President PR & Marketing1$150,000
Atlantic Investment Group LLCCommunications and Public Relations Specialist1$34,757
Bread & Butter Public Relations, Inc.Public Relations Specialist1$85,000
Bullaroo Partners LLCCommunications and Investor Relations Manager1$104,000
CBS Interactive, Inc.Social Media Producer1$65,000
CHRISTUS HealthMember Engagement Specialist Senior1$78,416
Colangelo & Partners Public Relations, LLCAccount Coordinator1$51,646

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Public Relations Specialist at Prospera Financial Services, Inc.
    $71,000
    DallasWage Level IIIDecided Dec 2, 2025I-203-25328-432776
  • Communications and Investor Relations Manager at Bullaroo Partners LLC
    $104,000
    AustinWage Level IVDecided Sep 18, 2025I-203-25254-304158
  • Public Relations Specialist at Bread & Butter Public Relations, Inc.
    $85,000
    AustinWage Level IVDecided Aug 27, 2025I-203-25232-256811
  • Graphic Designer III at Texas A&M University
    $59,255
    College StationWage Level IIDecided Aug 22, 2025I-200-25227-245750
  • PUBLIC RELATIONS AND FOREING GOVERMENT LIAISON at GUTIERREZ LAW FIRM IMMIGRATION INC
    $60,000
    AustinWage Level IIDecided Aug 15, 2025I-200-25220-230552
  • Public Relations Specialist at Red Phoenix Entertainment LLC
    $73,000
    HoustonWage Level IIDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-121202
  • Senior Advisor, Corporate Communications at Dell USA L.P.
    $152,953
    HoustonWage Level IVDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25170-112476
  • Marketing Director at The Grand 1894 Opera House
    $55,000
    GalvestonWage Level IDecided Jun 24, 2025I-200-25167-095605

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Public Relations Specialists pay by experience level in Texas

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Public Relations Specialists specialties in Texas

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 10 certified offers. The most common variant is Public Relations Specialist at a median of $63,112.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Public Relations SpecialistBread & Butter Public Relations, Inc.6$63,112
Client Liaison SpecialistTRANSNET ENTERPRISES INC4$62,850

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Public Relations Specialists in Texas, by industry

Median offered wage across 30 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $73,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesALEATORIC MEDIA GROUP INC.9$73,000
EducationTexas A&M University7$59,500
Finance and insuranceTRANSNET ENTERPRISES INC4$62,850
Retail and wholesaleDell USA L.P.4$104,088
HealthcareCHRISTUS Health2$77,049
Media and entertainmentEpiphany Community Development Foundation2$57,504
Real estateDaytown Realty LLC1$48,000
Technology and softwareCBS Interactive, Inc.1$65,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Texas2023 to 2025
$60,7202023$61,1002024$65,1602025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Communications and Media

    Knowledge

    4.9 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.

  2. 02

    Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.

  3. 03

    Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.

  4. 04

    Write press releases or other media communications to promote clients.

  5. 05

    Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.

  6. 06

    Confer with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns or to provide advice on business decisions.

  7. 07

    Coach client representatives in effective communication with the public or with employees.

  8. 08

    Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.8%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Public Relations Specialists in Texas?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Public Relations Specialists in Texas is $65,160.
How does Texas compare to the national median for Public Relations Specialists?
The Texas median is -11.9% versus the BLS national figure of $73,929.
What is the salary range for Public Relations Specialists in Texas?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $39,840 and the 90th-percentile at $109,640, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Public Relations Specialists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Public Relations Specialists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.