Public Relations Specialists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $93,220 +33.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.82
10th percentile $43,640
90th percentile $107,080
Employed locally 1,680
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,640
    25th
    $58,620
    50th (median)
    $93,220
    75th
    $107,080
    90th
    $107,080

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 2% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,060

    Nearby metros — Public Relations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut $83,620
    St. George, UT $76,510
    Utah $75,700
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $67,980
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $66,750
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $65,600

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$60,640
    Audio and Video Technicians$36,300
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$52,630
    Coaches and Scouts$40,010
    Producers and Directors$70,030
    Interior Designers$60,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Salt Lake City, UT is $44.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.34 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 33.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,640 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,620.