Public Relations Specialists Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Washington
Public Relations Specialists in Washington earn a median salary of $77,423 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +11% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 30,220 public relations specialists are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $64,580 to $95,370 depending on location.
$77,423
Avg median salary in Washington
$95,370
Highest paying metro
$64,580
Lowest paying metro
30,220
Employed in Washington
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Public Relations Specialists
inPublic Relations Specialists salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $95,370 | $69,370 | $130,780 | 24,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $92,060 | $72,270 | $126,570 | 4,410 |
| Bremerton, WA | $89,940 | $70,310 | $119,640 | 110 |
| Kennewick, WA | $86,960 | $70,310 | $122,360 | 200 |
| Olympia, WA | $78,110 | $69,060 | $90,610 | 600 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $77,880 | $60,310 | $97,240 | 40 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $72,800 | $57,910 | $96,070 | 60 |
| Spokane, WA | $71,380 | $59,600 | $90,840 | 290 |
| Bellingham, WA | $70,810 | $57,420 | $84,350 | 110 |
| Yakima, WA | $70,100 | $59,240 | $86,200 | 80 |
| Western Washington | $69,780 | $58,490 | $91,570 | 140 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $66,730 | $54,830 | $94,310 | 40 |
| Eastern Washington | $64,580 | $57,680 | $80,120 | 140 |