Public Relations Specialists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $51,970 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $32,480
90th percentile $84,960
Employed locally 120
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,480
    25th
    $42,580
    50th (median)
    $51,970
    75th
    $68,510
    90th
    $84,960

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    Napa, CA $73,510
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $72,220
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $69,580
    Lebanon, PA $68,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$49,490
    Graphic Designers$48,490
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,910
    Producers and Directors$57,410
    Audio and Video Technicians$47,720
    Editors$62,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Erie, PA is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Erie, PA is 25.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,480 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,580.