Public Relations Specialists Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,790 -10% vs national

Median hourly $30.19

10th percentile $41,790

90th percentile $103,440

Employed locally 110

National median $69,780

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Public Relations Specialists

Eastern Oregon

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$41,790

25th

$47,640

50th (median)

$62,790

75th

$86,940

90th

$103,440

Top-paying metros for Public Relations Specialists

Metro area	Median 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 Eastern Oregon

Occupation	Median salary
Coaches and Scouts	$62,440
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$37,280
Graphic Designers	$46,700

Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Eastern Oregon is $30.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Eastern Oregon is 10% 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 Eastern Oregon?

Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,790 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.