Public Relations Specialists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $92,060 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.26
10th percentile $61,220
90th percentile $143,540
Employed locally 4,410
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,220
    25th
    $72,270
    50th (median)
    $92,060
    75th
    $126,570
    90th
    $143,540

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Washington $85,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,990
    Warner Robins, GA $79,790

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$48,010
    Graphic Designers$82,630
    Special Effects Artists and Animators$142,690
    Editors$87,330
    Producers and Directors$81,030
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Seattle, WA is $44.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Seattle, WA is 31.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,220 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,270.