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PR Specialist Salary in Iowa (2026)
$30.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,384/year ($4,199/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,890 PR Specialist jobs in Iowa (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median PR Specialist salary of $62,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,384 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $62,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,376 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,817 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,393 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,384 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,199 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Iowa?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Iowa is $62,970 per year ($30.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,040 and $81,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $62,970, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $50,384 per year ($4,199 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 2,890 PR Specialist jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.