How much does a public relations specialist make in Arizona?
$66,710a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Arizona. That is $32.07 an hour or $5,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.07
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,080Median: $66,710Highest 10%: $111,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| 25th | $52,580 | $25.28 | |
| Median | $66,710 | $32.07 | |
| 75th | $85,950 | $41.32 | |
| 90th | $111,200 | $53.47 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $71,060 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $70,490 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $67,470 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $63,130 |
| Yuma, AZ | $61,810 |
| Tucson, AZ | $61,630 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $52,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 22. Wyoming | $67,490 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $67,240 |
| 24. North Carolina | $67,230 |
| 25. Arizona | $66,710 |
| 26. Vermont | $66,060 |
| 27. Michigan | $65,300 |
| 28. Texas | $65,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $32.07 ($66,710 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $66,710 against $74,750 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Arizona rank for public relations specialist pay?
Arizona ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays public relations specialists the most?
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ, with a median of $71,060 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.