Public Relations Specialists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $77,530 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.27
10th percentile $48,110
90th percentile $132,050
Employed locally 4,460
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,110
    25th
    $61,900
    50th (median)
    $77,530
    75th
    $100,110
    90th
    $132,050

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 24% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    District of Columbia $97,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,060
    Boulder, CO $90,000
    Connecticut $83,620
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,880

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $74,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,700
    Interior Designers $74,120
    Coaches and Scouts $47,010
    Technical Writers $104,990
    Producers and Directors $74,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Denver, CO is $37.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Denver, CO is 11.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,110 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,900.