Careers · Public Relations Specialists · Illinois
Public Relations Specialists in Illinois
Public relations specialists develop and manage the public image of individuals, groups, or organizations. They write materials for media outlets, manage social media presence, and coordinate communication strategies In Illinois the median pay is $76,380 a year, 2% above the national median of $74,750.
$76,380median pay in Illinois, per year
$59,400–$102,950middle half earn
6,200employed in Illinois
$74,750U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingCoordinationTime Management
Knowledge areas
Communications and MediaEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Public Relations Specialists.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Public Relations Specialists pay in other states
District of Columbia · $102,740Washington · $87,470California · $85,030Connecticut · $84,990New York · $81,250Colorado · $80,680Virginia · $80,380New Jersey · $80,130Massachusetts · $79,660Maryland · $79,560
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against public relations specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against public relations specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 27-3031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.