Public Relations Specialists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Public Relations Specialists in New York earn a median salary of $65,423 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.2% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 28,710 public relations specialists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $60,550 to $79,990 depending on location.
$65,423
Avg median salary in New York
$79,990
Highest paying metro
$60,550
Lowest paying metro
28,710
Employed in New York
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $79,990 | $61,720 | $105,190 | 23,640 |
| Elmira, NY | $70,830 | $52,180 | $87,460 | 30 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $68,670 | $55,230 | $85,210 | 400 |
| Buffalo, NY | $66,000 | $51,800 | $84,350 | 770 |
| Central East New York | $65,430 | $55,250 | $88,260 | 190 |
| Rochester, NY | $65,010 | $54,600 | $81,660 | 810 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $64,780 | $51,410 | $80,090 | 50 |
| Ithaca, NY | $63,860 | $56,920 | $83,040 | 180 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,760 | $52,050 | $83,200 | 440 |
| Utica, NY | $63,710 | $53,630 | $79,260 | 120 |
| Albany, NY | $63,490 | $49,870 | $84,360 | 1,440 |
| Southwest New York | $63,150 | $52,890 | $79,620 | 210 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $63,100 | $52,890 | $79,890 | 170 |
| Watertown, NY | $62,610 | $44,570 | $79,830 | 40 |
| Kingston, NY | $61,820 | $48,320 | $88,650 | 90 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,550 | $48,890 | $82,100 | 130 |