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PR Specialist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$32.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,913/year ($4,493/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,410 PR Specialist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median PR Specialist salary of $67,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,913 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $67,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,963 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,144 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,220 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,913 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Wisconsin?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Wisconsin is $67,240 per year ($32.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,830 and $83,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $67,240, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $53,913 per year ($4,493 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 4,410 PR Specialist jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.