Public Relations Specialists pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for public relations specialists is $33.89 an hour ($70,490 a year). About 3,860 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). It is 6% higher than the Arizona median ($66,710).
Pay range for public relations specialists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.32 | $46,430 |
| 25% of workers | $26.71 | $55,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.89 | $70,490 |
| 75% of workers | $43.26 | $89,990 |
| 90% of workers | $55.94 | $116,360 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $71,060 | 50 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $70,490 | 3,860 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $67,470 | 100 |
| Flagstaff | $63,130 | 120 |
| Yuma | $61,810 | 70 |
| Tucson | $61,630 | 800 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $52,530 | 70 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for public relations specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 23,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $50,070 |
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