Public Relations Specialists

Occupation

$69,780

National Median Salary

$33.55

Median Hourly Wage

280,590

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$40,750

$51,970

$69,780

$95,940

$129,480

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+25.3%

10 Year Change

$55,680

2014 Median

$69,780

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Public Relations Specialists

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Taxi and Limousine Service	$145,000	—
Testing Laboratories and Services	$136,020	140
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	$130,120	220
Software Publishers	$126,790	2,010
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	$122,050	160

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Top Paying States for Public Relations Specialists

State	Annual Median	Employment
District of Columbia	$97,800	18,110
Washington	$85,500	6,650
Connecticut	$83,620	1,990
California	$81,490	31,070
New York	$78,510	25,780

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