SOC 27-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Public Relations Specialists — Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tuscaloosa, AL is $59,700 a year, trailing the national median of $74,750 by 20.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tuscaloosa, AL is $59,700 a year, trailing the national median of $74,750 by 20.1%. Half of workers earn between $48,420 and $76,320. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,380 and the ninetieth at $111,430.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.44 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Huntsville records the highest median at $73,810. Of the 294 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 113th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,380 | −44.6% |
| 25th | $48,420 | −35.2% |
| Median (50th) | $59,700 | −20.1% |
| 75th | $76,320 | +2.1% |
| 90th | $111,430 | +49.1% |
| Mean | $68,960 | −7.7% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | $73,810 | 260 | |
| 2 | Daphne | $68,260 | 120 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $64,880 | 710 | |
| 4 | Auburn | $63,920 | 90 | |
| 5 | Decatur | $63,780 | 40 | |
| 6 | Montgomery | $62,360 | 370 | |
| 7 | Dothan | $59,290 | 30 | |
| 8 | Florence | $56,320 | 40 | |
| 9 | Anniston | $48,500 | 40 | |
| 10 | Mobile | $42,770 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tuscaloosa run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,700 goes as far as $67,230 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,230US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,700 a year, 20.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,380 to $111,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntsville, at $73,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Public Relations Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median annual wage is $59,700, or $28.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,750, so pay in Tuscaloosa, AL is 20.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tuscaloosa, AL earns more than $111,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Huntsville, at $73,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Tuscaloosa, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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