Public Relations Specialists Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $59,980 -14% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $100,250
Employed locally 40
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $51,170
    50th (median)
    $59,980
    75th
    $87,890
    90th
    $100,250

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 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
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $66,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,380
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $51,800

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,880
    Coaches and Scouts$65,080
    Producers and Directors$50,200
    Graphic Designers$59,150
    Interior Designers$67,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Salisbury, MD is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Salisbury, MD is 14% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,170.