Public Relations Specialists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for public relations specialists is $42.05 an hour ($87,470 a year). About 6,430 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($74,750). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.21 | $60,760 |
| 25% of workers | $34.20 | $71,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.05 | $87,470 |
| 75% of workers | $53.79 | $111,890 |
| 90% of workers | $65.39 | $136,020 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland | $103,030 | 200 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $96,000 | 3,980 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $84,470 | 630 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $83,390 | 130 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $78,110 | 50 |
| Bellingham | $77,320 | 120 |
| Yakima | $77,150 | 80 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $76,600 | 60 |
| Walla Walla | $76,360 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $74,610 | 320 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Editors | $77,850 |
| Technical Writers | $104,070 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $61,750 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $54,760 |
| Writers and Authors | $85,700 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $44,420 |
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