Public Relations Specialists pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for public relations specialists is $37.68 an hour ($78,380 a year). About 3,050 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($74,750). It is 5% higher than the Oregon median ($74,900).
Pay range for public relations specialists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.16 | $48,170 |
| 25% of workers | $28.50 | $59,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.68 | $78,380 |
| 75% of workers | $49.99 | $103,990 |
| 90% of workers | $62.21 | $129,400 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | $87,740 | 450 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $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)
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