The median annual wage for Public Relations Specialists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $68,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,230.
Pay spans roughly $42,680 at the 10th percentile to $105,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.87 per hour. An estimated 1,130 people work as public relations specialists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $68,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.87 |
| 10th percentile | $42,680 |
| 90th percentile | $105,860 |
| Employment | 1,130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.