Public Relations Specialists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for public relations specialists is $28.92 an hour ($60,150 a year). About 2,580 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Kentucky ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| 25% of workers | $23.04 | $47,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.92 | $60,150 |
| 75% of workers | $37.34 | $77,670 |
| 90% of workers | $49.77 | $103,530 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $69,350 | 40 |
| Elizabethtown | $67,200 | 90 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $62,380 | 520 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $61,640 | 820 |
| Bowling Green | $52,580 | 100 |
| Paducah | $50,500 | 50 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
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