Public Relations Specialists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $78,420 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.70
10th percentile $48,250
90th percentile $134,840
Employed locally 720
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,250
    25th
    $55,240
    50th (median)
    $78,420
    75th
    $99,220
    90th
    $134,840

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 19% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,380
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,680
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $55,700
    Vineland, NJ $54,240

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$60,310
    Graphic Designers$63,030
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,180
    Editors$77,610
    Writers and Authors$80,350
    Producers and Directors$87,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Trenton, NJ is $37.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Trenton, NJ is 12.4% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,250 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,240.