Public Relations Specialists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Public Relations Specialists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $55,852 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -20% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 2,010 public relations specialists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $46,310 to $71,920 depending on location.
$55,852
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$71,920
Highest paying metro
$46,310
Lowest paying metro
2,010
Employed in Kentucky
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $71,920 | $50,740 | $89,860 | 80 |
| Lexington, KY | $63,630 | $47,440 | $79,310 | 450 |
| West Kentucky | $58,230 | $41,920 | $75,330 | 90 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $58,020 | $43,780 | $76,510 | 820 |
| Central Kentucky | $57,080 | $47,570 | $75,230 | 220 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $54,470 | $36,290 | $80,430 | 40 |
| Owensboro, KY | $53,860 | $41,070 | $86,900 | 30 |
| East Kentucky | $48,280 | $40,890 | $56,640 | 80 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $46,720 | $31,560 | $74,630 | 100 |
| South Central Kentucky | $46,310 | $37,780 | $60,070 | 100 |