How much does a public relations specialist make in Ohio?
$64,840a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Ohio. That is $31.17 an hour or $5,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.17
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,540Median: $64,840Highest 10%: $121,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,540 | $19.97 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $64,840 | $31.17 | |
| 75th | $85,890 | $41.29 | |
| 90th | $121,500 | $58.39 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $73,280 |
| Cleveland, OH | $66,610 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,040 |
| Dayton, OH | $63,900 |
| Akron, OH | $61,830 |
| Toledo, OH | $60,220 |
| Canton, OH | $59,500 |
| Lima, OH | $57,970 |
| Sandusky, OH | $56,030 |
| Springfield, OH | $54,930 |
| Youngstown, OH | $54,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,000 |
| Weirton, WV | $45,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 30. Oklahoma | $64,920 |
| 31. Indiana | $64,900 |
| 32. Kansas | $64,860 |
| 33. Ohio | $64,840 |
| 34. South Dakota | $64,520 |
| 35. Hawaii | $63,880 |
| 36. Montana | $63,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $31.17 ($64,840 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $64,840 against $74,750 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Ohio rank for public relations specialist pay?
Ohio ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays public relations specialists the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $73,280 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.