Public Relations Specialists pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for public relations specialists is $36.01 an hour ($74,900 a year). About 4,510 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($74,750). Oregon ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.72 | $45,190 |
| 25% of workers | $26.91 | $55,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.01 | $74,900 |
| 75% of workers | $48.23 | $100,330 |
| 90% of workers | $59.56 | $123,880 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | $87,740 | 450 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $78,380 | 3,050 |
| Bend | $72,000 | 220 |
| Albany | $63,650 | 40 |
| Corvallis | $61,590 | 90 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $61,100 | 300 |
| Medford | $57,870 | 150 |
Oregon 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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $71,540 |
| Writers and Authors | $80,540 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $66,300 |
| Technical Writers | $84,000 |
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