Public Relations Specialists
Occupation
$69,780
National Median Salary
$33.55
Median Hourly Wage
280,590
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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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Taxi and Limousine Service
Testing Laboratories and Services
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Software Publishers
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
Support Activities for Air Transportation
Pipeline Transportation
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
Natural Gas Distribution
Postal Service (Federal Government)
