Public Relations Specialists Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $60,550 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.11
10th percentile $40,780
90th percentile $114,420
Employed locally 130
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,780
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $60,550
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $114,420

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 4% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,990
    Elmira, NY $70,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $68,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $66,000
    Rochester, NY $65,010

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$51,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,870
    Graphic Designers$50,810
    Producers and Directors$60,160
    Music Directors and Composers$40,500
    Floral Designers$36,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Binghamton, NY is $29.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Binghamton, NY is 13.2% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,780 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.