The median annual wage for Public Relations Specialists in Ames, IA is $59,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,990.
Pay spans roughly $47,940 at the 10th percentile to $97,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.60 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as public relations specialists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $59,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.60 |
| 10th percentile | $47,940 |
| 90th percentile | $97,010 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.