How much does a public relations specialist make in Providence?
$77,210a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $37.12 an hour or $6,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.12
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,200Median: $77,210Highest 10%: $128,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 25th | $62,020 | $29.82 | |
| Median | $77,210 | $37.12 | |
| 75th | $99,330 | $47.75 | |
| 90th | $128,600 | $61.84 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
| Graphic Designer | $70,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $37.12 ($77,210 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $77,210 against $74,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $77,540, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for public relations specialist pay?
43 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a public relations specialist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,600 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.