Public Relations Specialists pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for public relations specialists is $38.25 an hour ($79,560 a year). About 4,190 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($74,750). Maryland ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.22 | $42,060 |
| 25% of workers | $28.17 | $58,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.25 | $79,560 |
| 75% of workers | $52.00 | $108,160 |
| 90% of workers | $70.78 | $147,220 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $99,960 | 60 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $77,570 | 1,880 |
| Salisbury | $71,490 | 40 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $62,220 | 60 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,370 |
| Marketing Managers | $154,160 |
| Fundraisers | $79,780 |
| Producers and Directors | $79,350 |
| Public Relations Managers | $149,380 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $59,830 |
| Fundraising Managers | $130,750 |
| Writers and Authors | $104,330 |
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