How much does a public relations specialist make in New York?
$81,250a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in New York. That is $39.06 an hour or $6,771 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.06
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,730Median: $81,250Highest 10%: $157,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,730 | $24.87 | |
| 25th | $63,420 | $30.49 | |
| Median | $81,250 | $39.06 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.88 | |
| 90th | $157,600 | $75.77 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $84,130 |
| Watertown, NY | $74,390 |
| Elmira, NY | $72,630 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $72,390 |
| Rochester, NY | $71,740 |
| Buffalo, NY | $69,380 |
| Albany, NY | $68,240 |
| Ithaca, NY | $67,260 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $67,230 |
| Kingston, NY | $67,230 |
| Utica, NY | $64,330 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64,110 |
| Binghamton, NY | $63,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 2. Washington | $87,470 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $39.06 ($81,250 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $81,250 against $74,750 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New York rank for public relations specialist pay?
New York ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays public relations specialists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $84,130 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.