Public Relations Specialists Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $51,030 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.53
10th percentile $42,350
90th percentile $85,180
Employed locally 120
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,350
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $51,030
    75th
    $66,560
    90th
    $85,180

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $78,250
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $76,930
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,960

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,970
    Coaches and Scouts $61,270
    Audio and Video Technicians $39,350
    Graphic Designers $49,850
    Producers and Directors $45,610
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $45,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Bangor, ME is $24.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Bangor, ME is 26.9% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,350 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.