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Alabama Vs. National Public Relations Employment

Alabama	530
National	53,460

Of all of the public relations professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Alabama state.

Employment Growth for Public relations professionals In Alabama

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
460	400	450	460	530

Yellow: Actual Values

In Alabama, public relations is a growing field. There were 70 more public relations professionals working in Alabama in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 15% growth in the field. This growth is slower than the change in the number of public relations professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of public relations professionals has grown by 21% from 2006 to 2010.

Public Relations VS. All Professions salaries in Alabama

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$74,300	$76,100	$79,300	$80,430	$88,900
$39,917	$41,500	$42,923	$44,323	$46,099

Light Blue: Public Relations
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In Alabama, as the number of public relations professionals is growing, the salaries earned by public relations professionals are increasing. The mean salary for public relations professionals in 2006 was $74,300 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $88,900 per year.

Salary percentiles for Public relations professionals in Alabama

10th percentile	$50,110
25th percentile	$61,360
50th percentile	$75,830
75th percentile	$104,260
90th percentile	$139,770

Thus, public relations professionals' salaries grew by 16% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 179% pay differential between the highest paid public relations professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of public relations in Alabama.

Average Salaries for Public relations professionals and related professions in Alabama

Advertising	$72,288
Business Administration	$85,517
Business Management	$102,474
Communications	$38,545
Fashion Marketing	$65,120
Marketing	$85,588
Political Science	$68,850
Public Relations	$88,900

In Alabama, public relations professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Public Relations programs available for each degree type for all schools in Alabama

associate	0
bachelor	4
master	1
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	5

The number of students graduating from the 3 accredited public relations schools in Alabama is increasing. In Alabama, there were 332 graduates in 2006. And there were 360 graduates from public relations courses in 2010.

This represents a 8% increase in the number of public relations degree or certificate school graduates in Alabama state. A majority of these graduates, or 80%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations.

Public Relations Faculty Salaries in Alabama

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