How much does a public relations specialist make in Pennsylvania?
$57,460a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Pennsylvania. That is $27.63 an hour or $4,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.63
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,810Median: $57,460Highest 10%: $102,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,810 | $15.77 | |
| 25th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $57,460 | $27.63 | |
| 75th | $77,480 | $37.25 | |
| 90th | $102,300 | $49.20 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $70,510 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,550 |
| State College, PA | $63,580 |
| Lebanon, PA | $62,720 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,910 |
| Williamsport, PA | $55,660 |
| York, PA | $55,660 |
| Altoona, PA | $54,860 |
| Erie, PA | $53,060 |
| Allentown, PA | $52,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $51,730 |
| Lancaster, PA | $51,230 |
| Reading, PA | $51,180 |
| Johnstown, PA | $49,350 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $49,240 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $49,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 47. Louisiana | $60,470 |
| 48. Kentucky | $60,150 |
| 49. Mississippi | $59,810 |
| 50. Pennsylvania | $57,460 |
| 51. West Virginia | $56,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $27.63 ($57,460 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $57,460 against $74,750 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for public relations specialist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays public relations specialists the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $70,510 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.