Public Relations Specialists pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for public relations specialists is $40.86 an hour ($84,990 a year). About 1,910 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($74,750). Connecticut ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.72 | $51,410 |
| 25% of workers | $29.89 | $62,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.86 | $84,990 |
| 75% of workers | $58.85 | $122,400 |
| 90% of workers | $78.02 | $162,280 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $91,530 | 420 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $87,830 | 710 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $84,990 | 450 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $73,050 | 110 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $71,560 | 100 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $85,950 |
| Technical Writers | $101,870 |
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