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PR Specialist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$29.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,362/year ($4,114/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,820 PR Specialist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median PR Specialist salary of $61,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,362 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $61,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,156 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,676 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,936 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,362 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,114 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Missouri?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Missouri is $61,130 per year ($29.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,700 and $78,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $61,130, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $49,362 per year ($4,114 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 4,820 PR Specialist jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.