How much does a public relations specialist make in Georgia?
$73,200a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Georgia. That is $35.19 an hour or $6,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.19
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,590Median: $73,200Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,590 | $20.96 | |
| 25th | $56,150 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $73,200 | $35.19 | |
| 75th | $98,060 | $47.14 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.63 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $78,920 |
| Dalton, GA | $75,500 |
| Augusta, GA | $74,660 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $73,920 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $66,370 |
| Savannah, GA | $64,520 |
| Albany, GA | $63,560 |
| Macon, GA | $61,560 |
| Columbus, GA | $61,380 |
| Gainesville, GA | $59,990 |
| Rome, GA | $57,980 |
| Athens, GA | $57,600 |
| Brunswick, GA | $48,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 14. Oregon | $74,900 |
| 15. Nevada | $73,840 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $73,280 |
| 17. Georgia | $73,200 |
| 18. North Dakota | $70,280 |
| 19. Alaska | $70,050 |
| 20. New Mexico | $68,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $35.19 ($73,200 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $73,200 against $74,750 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Georgia rank for public relations specialist pay?
Georgia ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays public relations specialists the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $78,920 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.