Public Relations Specialists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $79,990 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $51,080
90th percentile $153,010
Employed locally 23,640
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,080
    25th
    $61,720
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $105,190
    90th
    $153,010

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Elmira, NY $70,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $68,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $66,000
    Rochester, NY $65,010
    Glens Falls, NY $64,780

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490
    Art Directors $136,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in New York, NY-NJ is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.97 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 14.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,080 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,720.