Public Relations Specialists pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,120 or more. The middle half of public relations specialists in Bismarck earn between $62,400 and $90,970.
- $51K10th
- $62K25th
- $76KMedian
- $91K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,850 | $6,571 | $37.91 |
| Median | $75,770 | $6,314 | $36.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,400 | $5,200 | $30.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,970 | $7,581 | $43.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Specialists pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Public relations specialists in Bismarck earn 7% more than the North Dakota average ($73,940) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($84,120). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $74,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $78,850 | $75,770 | $51,490 | $102,120 | 230 |
| North Dakota | $73,940 | $70,280 | $47,980 | $100,710 | 640 |
| United States | $84,120 | $74,750 | $44,110 | $135,150 | 283,380 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Public Relations Specialists salary after taxes in Bismarck
On the average salary of $78,850, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $64,044 a year, or $5,337 a month and $2,463 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for public relations specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $78,850 buys what about $86,626 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Specialists salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$78,850
- Fargo$71,280
- Grand Forks$70,540
- Minot$60,830
Highest-paying cities for public relations specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($126,870).
- San Jose, CA$126,870
- Washington, DC$116,930
- San Francisco, CA$114,310
- Lexington Park, MD$107,990
- Kennewick, WA$102,230
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Public Relations Specialists salary in Bismarck: questions
How much do public relations specialists make an hour in Bismarck?
$37.91 an hour on average, and $36.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations specialists salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations specialists take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $64,044 a year ($5,337 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,850.
Do public relations specialists earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($84,120).
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; area Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.74, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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