Public Relations Specialist Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Public Relations Specialist salaries range from $58,600 to $101,200 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Public Relations Specialist Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $40,450 | $66,850 | $101,200 | $159,650 | $206,990 | $51,685 | 2,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,240 | $74,300 | $98,460 | $138,980 | $167,340 | $54,822 | 6,040 |
| Washington, DC | $58,910 | $69,370 | $95,370 | $130,780 | $174,730 | $62,415 | 24,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $43,640 | $58,620 | $93,220 | $107,080 | $107,080 | $91,933 | 1,680 |
| Seattle, WA | $61,220 | $72,270 | $92,060 | $126,570 | $143,540 | $61,620 | 4,410 |
| New York, NY | $51,080 | $61,720 | $79,990 | $105,190 | $153,010 | $42,730 | 23,640 |
| Denver, CO | $48,110 | $61,900 | $77,530 | $100,110 | $132,050 | $68,732 | 4,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,920 | $61,140 | $77,380 | $99,990 | $129,020 | $46,614 | 11,930 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,720 | $60,310 | $77,290 | $101,920 | $129,060 | $48,246 | 2,360 |
| Atlanta, GA | $40,660 | $57,150 | $76,940 | $97,460 | $129,860 | $77,560 | 4,290 |
| Boston, MA | $44,860 | $59,880 | $76,680 | $104,580 | $144,500 | $50,414 | 6,460 |
| Portland, OR | $46,600 | $56,950 | $75,840 | $99,780 | $128,260 | $58,294 | 2,960 |
| Charlotte, NC | $38,850 | $49,080 | $69,410 | $82,270 | $111,520 | $71,779 | 2,600 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,920 | $55,240 | $67,230 | $91,980 | $111,370 | $63,305 | 5,290 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $41,870 | $52,580 | $65,350 | $87,600 | $129,860 | $64,896 | 4,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $38,160 | $48,760 | $64,810 | $87,700 | $118,860 | $64,940 | 1,970 |
| Austin, TX | $34,710 | $48,980 | $64,380 | $80,170 | $104,510 | $62,505 | 3,830 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,960 | $50,420 | $64,380 | $85,420 | $111,580 | $54,375 | 4,810 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,440 | $50,810 | $63,910 | $90,120 | $119,270 | $59,562 | 4,890 |
| Miami, FL | $35,700 | $48,900 | $63,340 | $81,380 | $122,950 | $51,454 | 5,530 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,680 | $48,980 | $63,150 | $82,610 | $109,980 | $60,663 | 7,310 |
| Detroit, MI | $35,710 | $48,360 | $62,850 | $88,380 | $122,450 | $66,088 | 3,270 |
| Houston, TX | $36,980 | $49,040 | $62,580 | $82,120 | $109,620 | $64,850 | 5,130 |
| Nashville, TN | $35,260 | $46,780 | $60,000 | $79,060 | $94,870 | $59,821 | 1,190 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,600 | $48,940 | $58,600 | $78,040 | $101,210 | $58,835 | 2,970 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Public Relations Specialist is $74,078 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $88,983. Salaries range from $58,600 to $101,200 depending on city and cost of living.
Public Relations Specialist salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $74,078, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 147,800 Public Relations Specialist positions in the US across 25 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public Relations Specialist positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.