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Public Relations Specialists Salary Guide for Michigan

public relations specialists working in Michigan earn an average of $69,030.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
8,190
Annual Mean Salary
$69,030.00
Hourly Rate
$33.19
Estimated Monthly*
$5,310.40
*Based on 40-hour work week

Michigan vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares Michigan's public relations specialists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Michigan offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

While Michigan shows an upward salary trend for public relations specialists, it remains below the national average. However, the positive trajectory indicates potential for growth in the future.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for public relations specialists can vary significantly within Michigan. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Midland

Annual Mean Salary
$89,720.00
Hourly Rate
$43.13
Employment
90 professionals
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Lansing-East Lansing

Annual Mean Salary
$75,830.00
Hourly Rate
$36.46
Employment
890 professionals
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Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

Annual Mean Salary
$72,190.00
Hourly Rate
$34.71
Employment
3,580 professionals
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Ann Arbor

Annual Mean Salary
$71,190.00
Hourly Rate
$34.23
Employment
530 professionals
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Flint

Annual Mean Salary
$65,640.00
Hourly Rate
$31.56
Employment
200 professionals
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Grand Rapids-Wyoming

Annual Mean Salary
$65,370.00
Hourly Rate
$31.43
Employment
830 professionals
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Monroe

Annual Mean Salary
$64,530.00
Hourly Rate
$31.02
Employment
40 professionals
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Battle Creek

Annual Mean Salary
$64,390.00
Hourly Rate
$30.96
Employment
90 professionals
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Saginaw

Annual Mean Salary
$62,120.00
Hourly Rate
$29.86
Employment
120 professionals
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Niles-Benton Harbor

Annual Mean Salary
$59,380.00
Hourly Rate
$28.55
Employment
60 professionals
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Kalamazoo-Portage

Annual Mean Salary
$59,220.00
Hourly Rate
$28.47
Employment
230 professionals
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Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$58,740.00
Hourly Rate
$28.24
Employment
80 professionals
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Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$57,870.00
Hourly Rate
$27.82
Employment
350 professionals
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Jackson

Annual Mean Salary
$57,270.00
Hourly Rate
$27.53
Employment
90 professionals
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Muskegon

Annual Mean Salary
$56,870.00
Hourly Rate
$27.34
Employment
60 professionals
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$56,310.00
Hourly Rate
$27.07
Employment
160 professionals
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Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$53,420.00
Hourly Rate
$25.68
Employment
190 professionals
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Bay City

Annual Mean Salary
$52,080.00
Hourly Rate
$25.04
Employment
30 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.