Public Relations Specialists Salary in Arkansas
Public Relations Specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $65,000 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,170; the top 10% earn over $137,190. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
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- Talent Directors$38,820 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Advertising Sales Agents$49,120 median in Arkansas
Public Relations Specialists pay in Arkansas
How much do public relations specialists make in Arkansas?
The median is $65,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,170 and the top 10% earn over $137,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.