How much does a Public Information Officer make in Dallas, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Information Officer in Dallas, TX is $62,145. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,256 to $68,939, with most professionals earning between $47,073 and $75,125.

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Public Information Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $47,073 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $54,256 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $62,145 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $68,939 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $75,125 Dallas,TX April 01, 2025
25% $54,256 10% $47,073 90% $75,125 75% $68,939 $62,145 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Public Information Officer ?

Public information officers (PIOs) are the communications coordinators or spokespersons of certain governmental organizations (i.e. city, county, school district, state government and police/fire departments). The primary responsibility of a PIOs is to provide information to the public and media as necessary and to meet the legal requirements. PIOs are often identified by the initials "PIO" emblazoned on helmets or vests....

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  1. This Job:

    Public Information Officer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Public Relations Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Information Officer in Dallas, TX. The base salary for Public Information Officer ranges from $54,256 to $68,939 with the average base salary of $62,145. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,256 to $68,939 with the average total cash compensation of $62,145.

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Skills associated with Public Information Officer: Inform, requests

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