Public Relations Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $61,520 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $44,630
90th percentile $95,200
Employed locally 540
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,630
    25th
    $51,220
    50th (median)
    $61,520
    75th
    $77,340
    90th
    $95,200

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,940
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $78,250
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $76,930
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,960

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,930
    Coaches and Scouts $50,640
    Graphic Designers $59,550
    Floral Designers $36,330
    Producers and Directors $63,130
    Editors $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Portland, ME is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 11.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,630 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,220.