Public Relations Specialists Salary in South Dakota

Public relations specialists in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $81,210 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($71,630), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations specialists average at $71,890 and the median at $64,520 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,120.

Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$81,210
Sioux Falls$71,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$81,210	$81,330	$55,510	$65,961	89
Sioux Falls	$71,630	$61,050	$55,990	$59,222	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Public Relations Specialists salary in other states

Public Relations Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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