Public Relations Specialists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $70,100 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.70
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $97,050
Employed locally 80
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $70,100
    75th
    $86,200
    90th
    $97,050

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 3% above 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $89,940
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,960
    Washington $85,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,990

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,190
    Graphic Designers $57,740
    Floral Designers $36,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Yakima, WA is $33.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Yakima, WA is 0.5% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.