How much does a public relations specialist make in Colorado?
$80,680a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Colorado. That is $38.79 an hour or $6,723 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.79
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,710Median: $80,680Highest 10%: $139,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,710 | $24.86 | |
| 25th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| Median | $80,680 | $38.79 | |
| 75th | $105,200 | $50.57 | |
| 90th | $139,000 | $66.85 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $82,930 |
| Boulder, CO | $81,180 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $77,010 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $75,550 |
| Greeley, CO | $70,230 |
| Pueblo, CO | $65,160 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $63,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 3. California | $85,030 |
| 4. Connecticut | $84,990 |
| 5. New York | $81,250 |
| 6. Colorado | $80,680 |
| 7. Virginia | $80,380 |
| 8. New Jersey | $80,130 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $79,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $38.79 ($80,680 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $80,680 against $74,750 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Colorado rank for public relations specialist pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays public relations specialists the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $82,930 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.