Public Relations Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $72,240 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.73
10th percentile $44,450
90th percentile $109,480
Employed locally 410
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,450
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $72,240
    75th
    $90,780
    90th
    $109,480

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 25% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,940
    Yakima, WA $70,100
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $69,640
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $69,460

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,410
    Coaches and Scouts$36,230
    Graphic Designers$57,700
    Audio and Video Technicians$48,060
    Producers and Directors$56,800
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$49,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $34.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 3.5% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,450 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.