Public Relations Specialists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $63,860 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $102,380
Employed locally 180
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $56,920
    50th (median)
    $63,860
    75th
    $83,040
    90th
    $102,380

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 13% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,990
    Elmira, NY $70,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $68,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $66,000
    Rochester, NY $65,010

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$47,300
    Audio and Video Technicians$59,430
    Producers and Directors$62,190
    Graphic Designers$58,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Ithaca, NY is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Ithaca, NY is 8.5% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,920.