DOL Median (Mississippi)
$30,245
vs National
-39.4%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,046
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$30,245
-39.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,920
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Public Relations Specialists in Mississippi earns $30,245 in nominal terms, which is 39.4% below the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,046 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Mississippi
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MGM RESORTS MISSISSIPPI INC. DBA GOLD STRIKE CASIN | $42,000 | 1 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $40,000 | 1 |
| MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE | $30,849 | 4 |
| MOSAIC TAPAS CORP. | $30,000 | 1 |
| PMQ MAGAZINE | $26,750 | 3 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Mississippi?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Mississippi is $30,245 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Mississippi earns 39.4% less than the national median of $49,920, or $35,046 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.