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How much does a public relations specialist make in Kennewick?

$103,000a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area. That is $49.53 an hour or $8,586 a month.

Hourly
$49.53
Vs. national median
+38%
Rank among cities
2 of 363
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,360Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $159,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$60,360$29.02
25th$75,890$36.49
Median$103,000$49.53
75th$128,200$61.64
90th$159,900$76.88

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.

Seattle, WA$96,000
Olympia, WA$84,470
Bremerton, WA$83,390
Portland, OR$78,380
Mount Vernon, WA$78,110
Bellingham, WA$77,320
Yakima, WA$77,150
Wenatchee, WA$76,600
Spokane, WA$74,610
Public Relations Specialist salary in Washington Public Relations Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Kennewick

Same field, median yearly pay.

Technical Writer$119,200
Graphic Designer$74,520
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$52,190
Interpreter and Translator$52,000
Coach and Scout$46,850
Salaries for every job in Kennewick, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Kennewick?

The median hourly pay in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area is $49.53 ($103,000 a year).

Do public relations specialists make more in Kennewick than the national average?

Yes: $103,000 against $74,750 nationally, 38% more.

How does Kennewick compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $87,470, so Kennewick pays 18% more.

Where does Kennewick rank for public relations specialist pay?

2 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a public relations specialist make starting out in Kennewick?

The lowest-paid 10% make $60,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,900 or more.

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.