Public Relations Specialists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $62,500 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $97,970
Employed locally 210
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $51,010
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $79,410
    90th
    $97,970

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,060
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $76,070
    Massachusetts $75,230
    Worcester, MA $73,820

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$58,430
    Graphic Designers$63,280
    Editors$73,800
    Producers and Directors$72,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,690
    Audio and Video Technicians$63,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Amherst Town, MA is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.19 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 10.4% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,010.