Public Relations Specialists Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,590 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.50
10th percentile $50,850
90th percentile $108,170
Employed locally 100
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,850
    25th
    $58,210
    50th (median)
    $67,590
    75th
    $76,190
    90th
    $108,170

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Interior Designers $79,880
    Graphic Designers $76,670
    Coaches and Scouts $60,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,990
    Editors $57,550
    Producers and Directors $62,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Massachusetts is $32.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Massachusetts is 3.1% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,850 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,210.