Plan and direct public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employer or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan and direct activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects and nonprofit organizations.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,360 | 29.79 | 16.69 | 36.35 | 61,970 | 34,720 | 75,600 |
| Joplin MSA | 20 | 23.67 | 15.46 | 27.77 | 49,220 | 32,160 | 57,750 |
| Columbia MSA | 30 | 23.51 | 14.50 | 28.01 | 48,890 | 30,160 | 58,260 |
| St Joseph MSA | 30 | 23.98 | 14.49 | 28.72 | 49,870 | 30,140 | 59,740 |
| Springfield MSA | 100 | 26.30 | 13.64 | 32.64 | 54,710 | 28,360 | 67,880 |
| St Louis MSA | 790 | 31.74 | 17.79 | 38.72 | 66,030 | 37,000 | 80,540 |
| Kansas City* | 260 | 30.25 | 17.78 | 36.49 | 62,920 | 36,977 | 75,891 |
| Central Region* | 120 | 24.97 | 14.37 | 30.27 | 51,934 | 29,884 | 62,958 |
| Northwest Region* | 30 | 25.15 | 16.10 | 29.68 | 52,311 | 33,479 | 61,727 |
| Ozark Region* | 110 | 25.77 | 13.81 | 31.76 | 53,609 | 28,718 | 66,054 |
| Southeast Region* | 30 | 22.67 | 13.88 | 27.06 | 47,146 | 28,862 | 56,288 |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 23.49 | 15.64 | 27.41 | 48,850 | 32,534 | 57,008 |
| St. Charles* | 20 | 35.58 | 26.05 | 40.35 | 74,011 | 54,188 | 83,923 |
| St. Louis City* | 300 | 31.72 | 18.00 | 38.58 | 65,974 | 37,435 | 80,244 |
| St. Louis County* | 390 | 32.50 | 17.52 | 40.00 | 67,606 | 36,437 | 83,190 |
| West Central Region* | 20 | 26.50 | 13.43 | 33.04 | 55,120 | 27,926 | 68,716 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 10 | 24.37 | 18.96 | 27.07 | 50,688 | 39,440 | 56,312 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,580 | 2,040 | 460 | 29.11 | 71 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 490 | 630 | 140 | 28.57 | 22 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 790 | 1,000 | 210 | 26.58 | 32 | Good |
| Central Region* | 150 | 190 | 40 | 26.67 | 6 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 30 | 30 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Northwest Region* | 40 | 50 | 10 | 25.00 | 1 | Caution |
| Ozark Region* | 90 | 130 | 40 | 44.44 | 6 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 40 | 60 | 20 | 50.00 | 2 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 30 | 40 | 10 | 33.33 | 2 | Caution |
| West Central Region* | 30 | 30 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Work experience, plus bachelor's or higher degree
in one of the following
Public Relations/Image Management (NEW)