How much does a public relations specialist make in New Jersey?
$80,130a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in New Jersey. That is $38.52 an hour or $6,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.52
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,820Median: $80,130Highest 10%: $138,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 25th | $58,410 | $28.08 | |
| Median | $80,130 | $38.52 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.50 | |
| 90th | $138,200 | $66.44 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $84,990 |
| New York, NY | $84,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,550 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $62,200 |
| Vineland, NJ | $56,870 |
| Allentown, PA | $52,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 5. New York | $81,250 |
| 6. Colorado | $80,680 |
| 7. Virginia | $80,380 |
| 8. New Jersey | $80,130 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $79,660 |
| 10. Maryland | $79,560 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $77,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.52 ($80,130 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $80,130 against $74,750 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for public relations specialist pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays public relations specialists the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $84,990 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.