How much does a public relations specialist make in Rhode Island?
$77,540a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Rhode Island. That is $37.28 an hour or $6,462 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.28
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,750Median: $77,540Highest 10%: $129,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| Median | $77,540 | $37.28 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.17 | |
| 90th | $129,400 | $62.19 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $77,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 8. New Jersey | $80,130 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $79,660 |
| 10. Maryland | $79,560 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $77,540 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,380 |
| 13. Delaware | $76,120 |
| 14. Oregon | $74,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $37.28 ($77,540 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $77,540 against $74,750 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for public relations specialist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays public relations specialists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $77,210 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.