Public Relations Specialists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $64,010 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.77
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $108,490
Employed locally 1,180
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $64,010
    75th
    $83,700
    90th
    $108,490

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Columbus, OH $73,090
    Akron, OH $66,780
    Ohio $62,560
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $62,100
    Toledo, OH $61,250
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,410

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,040
    Graphic Designers$52,530
    Photographers$30,710
    Interior Designers$59,230
    Editors$61,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Cleveland, OH is $30.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Cleveland, OH is 8.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.