Public Relations Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $78,110 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.55
10th percentile $58,480
90th percentile $100,200
Employed locally 600
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,480
    25th
    $69,060
    50th (median)
    $78,110
    75th
    $90,610
    90th
    $100,200

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Washington $85,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,990

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,250
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,140
    Graphic Designers $62,760
    Editors $80,080
    Technical Writers $80,360
    Producers and Directors $67,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Olympia, WA is $37.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 11.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,480 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,060.