Public Relations Specialists Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $50,910 -27% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $87,980
Employed locally 160
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $43,060
    50th (median)
    $50,910
    75th
    $68,460
    90th
    $87,980

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 34% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,130
    Graphic Designers $49,540
    Coaches and Scouts $49,550
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,160
    Floral Designers $35,280
    Editors $65,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Reading, PA is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Reading, PA is 27% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,060.