Public Relations Specialists pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for public relations specialists is $30.13 an hour ($62,670 a year). About 1,800 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). Utah ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.91 | $41,410 |
| 25% of workers | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.13 | $62,670 |
| 75% of workers | $42.88 | $89,190 |
| 90% of workers | $57.34 | $119,270 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $65,440 | 1,000 |
| Logan | $63,800 | 50 |
| Ogden | $61,110 | 200 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $60,600 | 320 |
| St. George | $47,020 | 70 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $62,630 |
| Marketing Managers | $139,830 |
| Producers and Directors | $76,350 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $74,260 |
| Fundraisers | $61,820 |
| Public Relations Managers | $132,670 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $65,770 |
| Editors | $65,040 |
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