Public Relations Specialists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $56,800 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $34,310
90th percentile $94,880
Employed locally 1,620
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,310
    25th
    $45,220
    50th (median)
    $56,800
    75th
    $73,670
    90th
    $94,880

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    Napa, CA $73,510
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $72,220
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $69,580
    Lebanon, PA $68,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,230

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,850
    Graphic Designers $53,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,880
    Producers and Directors $62,810
    Audio and Video Technicians $55,900
    Photographers $34,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 18.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,310 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,220.