Public Relations Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for public relations specialists is $27.62 an hour ($57,460 a year). About 11,180 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Pennsylvania ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.78 | $32,810 |
| 25% of workers | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.62 | $57,460 |
| 75% of workers | $37.25 | $77,480 |
| 90% of workers | $49.20 | $102,330 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $70,510 | 920 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $64,550 | 5,220 |
| State College | $63,580 | 160 |
| Lebanon | $62,720 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | $55,910 | 1,970 |
| Williamsport | $55,660 | 70 |
| York-Hanover | $55,660 | 220 |
| Altoona | $54,860 | 50 |
| Erie | $53,060 | 180 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $52,500 | 600 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $51,730 | 290 |
| Lancaster | $51,230 | 380 |
| Reading | $51,180 | 240 |
| Johnstown | $49,350 | 70 |
| Gettysburg | $49,240 | 50 |
| Chambersburg | $49,020 | 90 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $63,460 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $57,040 |
| Technical Writers | $87,620 |
| Writers and Authors | $77,410 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $52,080 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $65,100 |
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