Public Relations Specialists Salary in Mississippi

Public relations specialists in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $72,220 a year) and the least in Jackson ($63,550), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations specialists average at $64,830 and the median at $59,810 for 950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,120.

Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$72,220
Hattiesburg$65,740
Jackson$63,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$72,220	$65,170	$51,710	$57,480	90
Hattiesburg	$65,740	$65,120	$47,520	$53,104	88
Jackson	$63,550	$60,310	$44,850	$51,432	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Public Relations Specialists salary in other states

Public Relations Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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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