Public Relations Specialists Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Public Relations Specialists in Ohio earn a median salary of $57,418 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.7% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 6,460 public relations specialists are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $47,050 to $73,090 depending on location.
$57,418
Avg median salary in Ohio
$73,090
Highest paying metro
$47,050
Lowest paying metro
6,460
Employed in Ohio
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $73,090 | $50,030 | $101,920 | 1,930 |
| Akron, OH | $66,780 | $49,290 | $94,190 | 360 |
| Cleveland, OH | $64,010 | $47,070 | $83,700 | 1,180 |
| Dayton, OH | $62,100 | $47,370 | $83,200 | 390 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,250 | $47,840 | $76,000 | 250 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,410 | $45,570 | $79,070 | 1,380 |
| Youngstown, OH | $57,570 | $42,140 | $71,050 | 110 |
| Southern Ohio | $56,420 | $49,590 | $75,400 | 150 |
| Canton, OH | $55,620 | $43,060 | $74,400 | 100 |
| Eastern Ohio | $55,270 | $40,530 | $72,890 | 60 |
| Springfield, OH | $54,930 | $38,600 | $70,490 | 30 |
| Lima, OH | $52,030 | $41,190 | $68,530 | 40 |
| Sandusky, OH | $51,710 | $46,800 | $73,370 | 40 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $50,220 | $43,310 | $65,900 | 210 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $50,220 | $45,140 | $69,990 | 200 |
| Mansfield, OH | $47,050 | $38,630 | $72,710 | 30 |