Public Relations Specialists Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $76,680 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.87
10th percentile $44,860
90th percentile $144,500
Employed locally 6,460
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,860
    25th
    $59,880
    50th (median)
    $76,680
    75th
    $104,580
    90th
    $144,500

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,060
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $76,070
    Massachusetts $75,230
    Worcester, MA $73,820
    Madison, WI $73,130

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,430
    Graphic Designers $78,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,850
    Producers and Directors $79,910
    Editors $79,370
    Interpreters and Translators $70,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Boston, MA-NH is $36.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Boston, MA-NH is 9.9% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,860 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,880.