Public Relations Specialists Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $59,960 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $83,450
Employed locally 460
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $48,610
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $71,830
    90th
    $83,450

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 34% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $49,000
    Graphic Designers $62,750
    Film and Video Editors $60,620
    Producers and Directors $56,300
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,640
    Editors $69,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Burlington, VT is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Burlington, VT is 14.1% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,610.