Public Relations Specialists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $85,690 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.20
10th percentile $50,810
90th percentile $154,890
Employed locally 750
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,810
    25th
    $62,230
    50th (median)
    $85,690
    75th
    $113,620
    90th
    $154,890

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 8% 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
    District of Columbia $97,800
    New Haven, CT $86,220
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,080
    Connecticut $83,620
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,060
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $67,980

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$50,510
    Technical Writers$125,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,970
    Graphic Designers$63,330
    Producers and Directors$69,990
    Editors$72,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Hartford, CT is $41.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Hartford, CT is 22.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,810 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,230.