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PR Specialist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$32.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,961/year ($4,497/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $89,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $111,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,260 PR Specialist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median PR Specialist salary of $68,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,961 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $68,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,266 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,249 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$3,143 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,961 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,497 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Minnesota?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Minnesota is $68,620 per year ($32.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,880 and $89,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $68,620, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $53,961 per year ($4,497 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 8,260 PR Specialist jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.