Public Relations Specialists Salary in Idaho

Public relations specialists in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $71,130 a year) and the least in Twin Falls ($59,250), across the 6 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations specialists average at $66,910 and the median at $61,110 for 1,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,120.

Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$71,130
Lewiston$65,060
Pocatello$63,290
Idaho Falls$63,000
Coeur d'Alene$61,670
Twin Falls$59,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$71,130	$63,130	$48,550	$56,208	98
Lewiston	$65,060	$55,590	$43,370	$52,116	91
Pocatello	$63,290	$58,610	$48,520	$50,787	89
Idaho Falls	$63,000	$52,110	$41,440	$50,570	94
Coeur d'Alene	$61,670	$55,440	$44,330	$49,572	98
Twin Falls	$59,250	$54,130	$35,940	$47,755	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Public Relations Specialists salary in other states

Public Relations Specialists salary by city and state

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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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