Public Relations Specialists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $76,940 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $40,660
90th percentile $129,860
Employed locally 4,290
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,660
    25th
    $57,150
    50th (median)
    $76,940
    75th
    $97,460
    90th
    $129,860

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $79,790
    Dalton, GA $78,770
    Columbus, GA-AL $73,460
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $71,970
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $69,410
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $66,000

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280
    Athletes and Sports Competitors $72,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Atlanta, GA is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Atlanta, GA is 10.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,660 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,150.