Public Relations Specialists, Des Moines
$70,660
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA. Middle half of wages roughly $54,730 to $89,970.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −5.5%
- US median
- $74,750
- Metro RPP
- 91.7
- Middle half
- $54,730 to $89,970
- OEWS employment
- 1,050
- SOC
- 27-3031
Public Relations Specialists in Des Moines pay a median $70,660 (May 2025), 5.5% below the US median of $74,750. At local prices (RPP 91.7), that median buys about what $77,056 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$70,660 in Des Moines buys about what $77,056 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 91.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 84.7 vs all-items 91.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Public Relations Specialists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $70,660 | $54,730 to $89,970 | 91.7 |
| Birmingham | $64,880 | $50,420 to $97,070 | 91.6 |
| San Francisco | $102,520 | $75,750 to $147,230 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $63,760 | $45,380 to $79,450 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Public Relations Specialists in Des Moines?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Public Relations Specialists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $70,660.
- How does Des Moines pay compare to the US median for Public Relations Specialists?
- Local median pay is 5.5% below the national OEWS median of $74,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Des Moines is 91.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $70,660 has about the same purchasing power as $77,056 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.