Public Relations Specialists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,140 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $39,150
90th percentile $96,240
Employed locally 80
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,150
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $60,140
    75th
    $76,650
    90th
    $96,240

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,970
    Coaches and Scouts$46,330
    Graphic Designers$46,780
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$30,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Arizona is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Arizona is 13.8% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,150 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.