How much does a Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Baltimore, MD?

Public Relations Specialists Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $66,910 -4.1% vs national

Median hourly $32.17

10th percentile $39,990

90th percentile $123,560

Employed locally 2,140

National median $69,780

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Public Relations Specialists

Baltimore, MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$39,990

25th

$47,390

50th (median)

$66,910

75th

$94,280

90th

$123,560

Baltimore economic context

Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS

Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 31% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Public Relations Specialists

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
Lexington Park, MD	$102,500
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$95,370
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$64,380
Salisbury, MD	$59,980
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$51,800

Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

Occupation	Median salary
Graphic Designers	$66,290
Coaches and Scouts	$58,850
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$38,080
Producers and Directors	$75,920
Technical Writers	$93,650
Audio and Video Technicians	$58,280

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Baltimore, MD is $32.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.36 or more per hour.

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

The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Baltimore, MD is 4.1% 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 Baltimore?

Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,390.