Public Relations Specialists pay in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for public relations specialists is $30.79 an hour ($64,040 a year). About 1,470 people work in this job there.

$30.79Median hourly pay
$51,520–$83,200Middle half of workers, yearly
1,470People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($64,840).

Pay range for public relations specialists in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.04$39,610
25% of workers$24.77$51,520
Half of workers (median)$30.79$64,040
75% of workers$40.00$83,200
90% of workers$54.69$113,760

Public Relations Specialists pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbus$73,2801,840
Cleveland$66,6101,180
Cincinnati (this page)$64,0401,470
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$63,900460
Akron$61,830370
Toledo$60,220290
Canton-Massillon$59,500130
Lima$57,97040
Sandusky$56,03040
Springfield$54,93030
Youngstown-Warren$54,300160

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Cincinnati (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75,750
Marketing Managers$145,770

Other job titles for this job

Concert PromoterPolitical AdvisorPolitical AidePublic Information OfficerCommunity LiaisonMedia SpecialistImage ConsultantAudience CoordinatorBrand AdvocateCommunication SpecialistCommunications AssociateCommunity Relations Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.