Public Relations Specialists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $73,740 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.45
10th percentile $43,610
90th percentile $126,230
Employed locally 1,270
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,610
    25th
    $55,760
    50th (median)
    $73,740
    75th
    $95,870
    90th
    $126,230

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 14% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,360
    California $81,490
    Vallejo, CA $80,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,110

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,440
    Coaches and Scouts $44,100
    Graphic Designers $62,040
    Producers and Directors $81,720
    Interpreters and Translators $77,710
    Photographers $42,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Riverside, CA is $35.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Riverside, CA is 5.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,610 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,760.