Public Relations Specialists Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $53,200 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $103,440
Employed locally 40
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $53,200
    75th
    $74,550
    90th
    $103,440

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Relations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    District of Columbia $97,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220

    Nearby metros — Public Relations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    Napa, CA $73,510
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $72,220
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $69,580
    Lebanon, PA $68,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,920
    Coaches and Scouts $50,060
    Graphic Designers $48,300
    Producers and Directors $68,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Altoona, PA is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.83 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Altoona, PA is 23.8% below the national median of $69,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Relations Specialists in Altoona?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.