Public Relations Specialists Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $71,840 +3% vs national
Median hourly $34.54
10th percentile $46,880
90th percentile $122,920
Employed locally 1,460
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,880
    25th
    $58,720
    50th (median)
    $71,840
    75th
    $93,450
    90th
    $122,920

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 16% 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
    District of Columbia $97,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,080
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $83,040
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$47,650
    Graphic Designers$63,880
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,580
    Interior Designers$60,490
    Producers and Directors$74,290
    Technical Writers$100,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Providence, RI-MA is $34.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Providence, RI-MA is 3% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,880 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,720.